Iran’s steely determination pays off
The United States and Iran have agreed to liberate five American prisoners in exchange for the detention of a number of Iranians held in the U.S. and access to around $6 billion in Iranian oil revenues in South Korea.
“Mask of Impudence”
It seems the Islamic Republic of Iran’s passiveness and to some extent its political considerations have emboldened South Korea and this country even dares to insult Iranians while it has frozen the country’s billions of dollars in its banks.
Korea needs diplomatic judgement
The South Korea ambassador to Iran has “donated” 2000 masks to a hospital in Tehran. The move angered Iranians, as they considered it an insult to the great nation of Iran.
Foreign-Made TVs Account for 40% of Iran’s Market
Although the country is in under sanction and imports of foreign-made TVs is banned, LG, Samsung and Sony are dominating brands in Iran’s TV market.
Iran Major Assets in S. Korea Still Blocked
Secretary General of Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce Pouya Firouzi says Iran’s major assets in South Korean banks have not been unblocked yet and talks with this country will resume soon.
U.S. waivers Iranian oil trade, allowing access to frozen assets in S.Korea, Japan
The U.S. State Department has waived sanctions on Iran's oil trade allowing the Islamic republic to access its frozen funds in South Korea and Japan to use them for importing goods from the mentioned countries, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Tehran-Seoul Trade Hits Record Low in 15 Years
Head of the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce Mr. Hossein Tanhaei says the trade between Iran and South Korea has reached its lower level in the past 15 years.
UN Says Both North, South Korean Broke Armistice
An exchange of gunfire between North and South Korean forces in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the peninsula was a violation of the armistice agreement, UN says.
Iran Loses to S. Korea at AFC U-23 Championship
Korea Republic became the first team to qualify for the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020 knockout stage after it claimed a 2-1 win over Iran at Tinsulanon Stadium in Songkhla, Thailand on Sunday.
Iran runners-up at Sabre World Cup
Iran finished in second place at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) men’s Sabre World Cup in Padoue in Italy on Sunday.