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Iran to offer visas for startups

The purpose of the visa is to attract foreign investment and innovation to Iran. The Iranian economy has been struggling recently for several reasons, including government mismanagement and US sanctions.

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An Iranian man reads a statement on his smartphone in the capital Tehran on June 23, 2021. — AFP via Getty Images

Iran is offering a visa aimed at attracting startups, innovation and foreign investment. 

The visa is for “innovators and startup managers who are keen on investing in Iran,” the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported Wednesday. 

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