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European powers launch mechanism for trade with Iran
France, Germany and Britain have set up a European mechanism for non-dollar trade with Iran to avert U.S. sanctions, although diplomats acknowledged it is unlikely to yield big commercial transactions Tehran says it needs to keep a nuclear deal afloat.
Iran says Europes new trade mechanism is first step: TV
Iran said on Thursday a new European mechanism to facilitate non-dollar trade with the country was a first step for the European Union to fulfill its commitments under a nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers, state television reported.
Minister: Bulgaria to continue cooperation with Iran
Bulgarian Transport Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov underlined his countrys firm decision to continue cooperation with Iran despite the US pressures and sanctions.
Iran says waiting for EU practical action
Iranian deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday that Tehran expects the European Union to take practical actions in support of Iranian nuclear deal.
Deputy FM calls for Iran-Bulgaria parliamentary consultations
Irans deputy foreign minister for political affairs stressed the need for continuation of parliamentary consultations between Iran and Bulgaria to boost political and economic cooperation.
China scales back Iran nuclear cooperation due to fears of US sanctions
Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), said on Wednesday that the Chinese were reducing the speed of cooperation despite their commitment to redesign the Arak heavy water reactor.