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Iran Central Bank Chief Visits Moscow to Expand Monetary Cooperation

Jun 16, 2026 02:06 AM CT Moscow, Russia Iran,Russia,monetary cooperation,sanctions evasion,diplomacy

Summary

Iran's Central Bank Governor led a delegation to Moscow to discuss expanding monetary and banking relations with Russia. This diplomatic and economic engagement aims to strengthen financial ties, potentially facilitating mechanisms to bypass Western sanctions and sustain Iran's economy amidst regional tensions.

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Iran central bank chief heads to Moscow for expanding monetary cooperation An Iranian delegation led by Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati has travelled to Moscow for talks on "monetary and banking relations between Iran and Russia", according to Iran's semiofficial Fars News Agency. The vi...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Sent Central Bank Governor to Moscow to negotiate expanded monetary and banking relations.

Russia NEUTRAL

Hosted Iranian delegation for talks on strengthening financial cooperation.

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