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Iran to hold tender for 5G in 3.5 GHz band

Iran plans to hold a tender for allocating the frequency band needed for providing fifth generation technology (5G) by mobile operators, says the country’s telecoms regulator, despite concerns that the move could lead to a monopoly in the field.

Modern Enterprise

Iran, Iraq to set up joint courts for trade disputes

An agreement signed during the Iranian judiciary chief’s recent visit to Iraq entails setting up specialized courts with jurisdiction over economic and trade disputes involving the nationals of the two countries, an official said.

Trade

Iran reaches 10 million COVID-19 tests

Iran’s health ministry announced on Sunday that 10,048,871 COVID-19 diagnosis tests have been conducted across the country so far.

Society Economy

Iran, Russia eye completion of International North-South Transport Corridor

Oleg Belozyorov, president of Russian Railways, and Saeed Rasouli, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), held talks on ways to expand cooperation in completing the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Transportation

JCPOA worthless if sanctions not lifted: Araghchi

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs reiterated that the nuclear deal signed with world powers would be of no value if sanctions were not lifted.

Macro Economy

Iran receives second batch of Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccines

Iran has received the second consignment of Russian-made Sputnik-V coronavirus vaccines, the country’s Health Ministry says.

Society Economy

Iran to launch direct cargo shipping line to Syria’s Latakia

Iran is to open a direct shipping line between its major container port of Bandara Abbas in the south and Syria’s Mediterranean port of Latakia in early March, according to the chairman of the Iran-Syria Joint Chamber of Commerce.

Joint Chambers

Tehran, Moscow agree on joint production of Sputnik V in Iran

Iran and Russia agreed to jointly produce Russian COVID-19 Sputnik V vaccine in Iran, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali announced Wednesday.

Society Economy

Iran, Turkey start negotiations to renew gas deal

Iran has started negotiations with Turkey to extend the existing gas deal for another period, deputy petroleum minister for international and commercial affairs announced on Monday.

Energy

Iran starts COVID-19 vaccination campaign with Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

Iran has started the nationwide vaccination campaign against COVID-19, using Russia’s Sputnik V jabs.

Society Economy