U.S. overturns Iran “iPhone” sanctions May 31, 2013 - 09:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. has eased restrictions on the sale of mobile phones and other communications devices, software and services to Iranians, BBC News reported. The move is intended to promote Iranians' political freedom, countering what the U.S. describes as Tehran's efforts to "silence its people". The shift marks the first time Apple's iPhone can be exported legally to Iran. The U.S. had toughened sanctions in recent years in an effort to force Iran to curb its nuclear programme. The U.S. believes Iran is enriching uranium to levels that could be used in a nuclear weapon, but Iran insists its programme has peaceful objectives. "The people of Iran should be able to communicate and access information without being subject to reprisals by their government," the U.S. treasury department said in a statement.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
