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A woman makes bread near Al-Yaroubia crossing in the province of Hasakah in this file photo November 10, 2013 (Reuters).
![Syrian official says UBAF bank unlocking frozen funds for food](https://eng-archive.aawsat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/A-woman-makes-bread-near-Al-Yaroubia-crossing-in-the-province-of-Hasakah.jpg)
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A picture taken on September 30, 2012 shows an Iranian woman paying with a 20000 rial banknote, bearing a portrait of Iran’s late founder of islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, to a grocer in the Iranian capital Tehran. (AFP Photo/Atta Kenare)
![Iranian rial rises against dollar on back of Obama–Rouhani phone call](https://eng-archive.aawsat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Iran-Economy-Sanctions-e1375544526336.jpg)
Iranian rial rises against dollar on back of Obama–Rouhani phone call
London, Asharq Al-Alwsat—Iran’s turbulent currency market has reacted cautiously but positively to Iranian president Hassan Rouhani’s recent visit to New York and his telephone conversation with his American counterpart, US president Barack Obama. Domestic media...Caption:
A handout picture released by the official website of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shows a military parade during his visit to the Military College of Tehran on October 5, 2013 (AFP PHOTO/HO/KHAMENEI.IR)
![Iran still seeking settlement on Russian missiles](https://eng-archive.aawsat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1380974760246430500.jpg)
Iran still seeking settlement on Russian missiles
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iran says it is still negotiating with Russia for the delivery of S-300 air defense missiles, a contract suspended thanks to Western and Israeli pressure since 2007, despite reports it has been offered a substitute. “In line with the friendly...Caption:
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attend a meeting of the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany during the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
![Iran: Zarif denies US pressure led to talks](https://eng-archive.aawsat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1380553820059136600.jpg)
Iran: Zarif denies US pressure led to talks
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reacted strongly to President Obama’s comments during an Oval Office meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 30. Zarif wrote on his Twitter account: “President...Caption:
Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh speaks during a news conference at the oil ministry in Tehran in this March 8, 2005, file photo. (REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/Files)
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