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Germany to press U.S. to reduce Iran sanctions: Economy Minister
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel promised on Monday to remind the United States of its commitment to reduce sanctions against Iran, as he courted business ties during a two-day trip to the Islamic State.

 
Iran interior minister meets Azeri president in Baku
Visiting Iranian Minister of Interior Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli held talks here Monday with the Azeri President Ilham Aliyev.

 
Zarif meets with former Swedish FM
Former Swedish foreign minister Nils Daniel Carl Bildt met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday morning.

Iran offers 13-year tax break to hoteliers
Iran says it will offer a tax break of 13 years to hoteliers in what appears to be part of a policy devised to promote the country’s tourism industry.

 
Senior Iranian official off to Brazil for human rights event
The head of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights Mohammad Javad Larijani departed to Brazil on Monday to hold talks with senior Brazilian judicial and human rights officials.

Resolution of banking problems key to expansion of Iran-Germany ties: Official
The chairman of Iran-Germany joint chamber of commerce highlighted the banking problems hampering the Islamic Republic’s foreign trade, saying that their resolution is key to expansion of relations between the two countries.

 
Iran oil exports hit pre-sanctions high on run-up in condensate shipments
Iran’s total crude oil and condensate sales likely reached around 2.8 million barrels per day in September, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, nearly matching a 2011 peak in shipments before sanctions were imposed on the OPEC producer.

 
Minister: Iran, Airbus to finalize deal soon
Iran’s Minister of Road and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi Iran will finalize a contract with French plane manufacturer Airbus for purchase of jetliners in the near future.

 
Leader’s Top Aide: Special board monitoring JCPOA implementation
Iranian Supreme Leader’s top adviser for international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati underlined that a special board is now regularly keeping an eye to make sure that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is being properly implemented and also to report western countries’ violations.

 

Iran embassy in Turkey urges people to avoid public areas
Iran’s embassy in Ankara urged Iranians traveling to Turkey not to attend the crowded and insecure areas in the country.