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Iran plans to join the BRICS New Development Bank

Iran’s central bank chief said the move is intended to deepen economic ties as tensions with the United States continue.

Iran is preparing to join the BRICS New Development Bank, according to comments from the country’s central bank chief reported by CNBC.

The announcement links the planned participation to Iran’s efforts to strengthen economic alignment with BRICS amid ongoing pressures stemming from its conflict with the United States.

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