Iran wants to use national currencies with Caspian states
At the Caspian Economic Forum, Iran promoted the idea, which would allow it to evade international financial sanctions.
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Iran is again seeking to bolster its ties with Central Asian countries following a regional forum.
What happened: The Caspian Economic Forum took place last week in Moscow. Iran sent First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber to the event.