Iran news headlines on Wednesday include UK lift of sanctions on Iran's Mellat Bank; Russia FM urging reliefof Iran sanctions amid nuclear hope;public screening ofFarhadis drama 'Past' inTehrans movie theaters; Israeli PM stressing on continuation of pressure on Iran andVenezuelas President meetingIransPresident-elect in near future.UKs Supreme Court quashes British sanctions on Iranian bank
The UKs highest court has ruled that the British government was wrong to have imposed sanctions on an Iranian bank in 2009 over alleged links to Irans nuclear program.The Supreme Court decision on Wednesday mirrored a January ruling by the European Unions General Court, which overturned sanctions imposed in 2010, and could result in the bank suing Britain for damages.
Russia urges softening of Iran sanctions amid nuclear hope
Russia on Tuesday urged the West to consider relaxing sanctions against Iran, saying there was unprecedented hope of a breakthrough inthe nuclear standoff as Tehran was ready to make a major concession on uranium enrichment.
Tehrans movie theaters screen Farhadis latest drama Past
Acclaimed Iranian director Asghar FarhadisParis-set tale movieThe Pasthas started its public screening in the home countrys movie theaters.
Netanyahu: Israel wont accept less than total halt of Irans nuclear enrichment
Israeli PM warns against new Iranian President Hasan Rowhani, saying his strategy is to calm the international community while quietlyadvancing the nuclear program.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will not accept Iranian uranium enrichment at any level.
Venezuelas Maduro to meet Irans Hassan Rowhani
Venezuelas PresidentNicolas Madurosays hell meet soonwith IransPresident-electHassan Rowhanito further strengthen already close relations.
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