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Iran Makes Headlines with Visa-Free Travel for Indian Tourists and Iranian Diplomat's Unfortunate Gym Incident

Currency crisis - Hacker group - Indian tourists - Iran - Iranian diplomat - Iranian drone production - Iranian journalists - Visa-free travel

Iran creates buzz by offering visa-free entry to Indian tourists while an Iranian diplomat's gym mishap in Moscow garners attention. Dive into the details below!

In recent news, Iran has caught the spotlight with two contrasting events. Firstly, an Iranian diplomat met an untimely demise at a Moscow fitness club, sparking intrigue and speculation. On a more positive note, Iran made waves by announcing visa-free entry for Indian tourists arriving by air, aiming to boost tourism. This visa waiver applies specifically to Indian nationals and allows for a hassle-free 15-day stay in Iran. The relaxation of visa requirements by Iran is a welcoming move for Indian travelers seeking new destinations without the visa hassles.

Amid Iran's visa policy changes, the country also made surprising waves in the financial sector by issuing 30% interest rate bonds to stabilize its currency amid economic challenges. This bold move reflects Iran's efforts to address currency crises and encourage investment. Additionally, recent developments in the detention of journalists and dissident rapper Vafa Ahmadpour shed light on Iran's complex socio-political landscape, drawing international concern.

Looking at key figures mentioned, Iranian journalist Nasrin Hassani's imprisonment and the hacker group Prana Network's revelation of Iranian drone production costs highlight the diverse issues facing the nation. The unfolding events in Iran underscore a blend of political, economic, and social challenges, shaping the country's narrative on the global stage.

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Iranian diplomat dies in Moscow (bne IntelliNews)

An Iranian diplomat at the embassy in Moscow allegedly died in a fitness club on February 4, according to the Russian newspaper Izvestia.The ...

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Iranian embassy lists 4 conditions for visa-free travel facility for Indians (Hindustan Times)

The Iranian government has abolished visas for Indian citizens from February 4 subject to four conditions, the embassy said in a statement | Latest News ...

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Iran announces visa-free entry for Indians from February 4 (Deccan Herald)

New Delhi: Iran on Tuesday announced a visa-waiver programme for Indians entering the country by air for tourism for a maximum stay of 15 days.

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Iran announces visa-free policy for Indians, subject to conditions (Happytrips)

The visa waiver applies exclusively to Indian nationals arriving in Iran by air and is specifically designed for tourism purposes. Under this new policy, ...

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Iran announces visa-free policy for Indian tourists for up to 15 days ... (Business Today)

Indian nationals with ordinary passports can now enter Iran without a visa, provided they arrive by air. The visa exemption allows for a stay of up to 15 ...

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Iran scraps visa requirement for Indians from February 4 under ... (India TV)

Iran had announced its decision to waive visa requirements for 33 countries, including India, last year. This decision follows similar moves by countries ...

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To boost tourism, Iran announces visa-free policy for Indian tourists ... (WION)

Iran has initiated its visa-free policy for Indian tourists visiting the West Asian nation, effective from February 4, as per a press release by the embassy ...

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Iran Issues 30% Interest Rate Bonds To Stem Currency Crisis (Iran International)

With Iran's national currency on a rollercoaster, the government has given the green light to state banks for a whopping 30-percent interest rate for ...

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Indians can travel to Iran without a visa: All you need to know (The Indian Express)

Why has Iran lifted visa requirements? In December 2023, Iran had announced the relaxation for India as well as 32 other countries. The move was aimed at ...

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Iran announces visa-free entry for Indian tourists, but conditions apply (India Today)

The government of Iran has announced a visa-free policy for Indian citizens in a bid to boost its tourism industry. However, the Islamic country has laid ...

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Now Indian tourists can visit Iran without visa for up to 15 days (The Indian Express)

The government of Iran has abolished visas for Indian citizens from February 4 subject to four conditions, the Iranian embassy in India said in a statement ...

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Iran is visa-free for Indian tourists, but booking a flight is bumpy (India Today)

The government announced on Tuesday that visa for citizens of India have been abolished from February 4, 2024 - on a list of conditions. However, booking a ...

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Iranian journalist Nasrin Hassani begins 7-month prison sentence ... (CPJ Press Freedom Online)

โ€œAll of the journalists arrested for reporting on the unprecedented nationwide protests that followed Mahsa Amini's death should be released and charges against ...

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Iranian Journalists Detained After Security Forces Raid Media Outlet ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Iranian security forces raided a building housing the editorial office of the Fardaye Eghtesad media outlet, detaining an unknown number of its journalists ...

Iran announces visa-free entry for Indians from Feb 4 | DD News (DD News)

In a bid to promote tourism and foster global interactions, Iran has officially announced its decision to grant visa-free entry to Indian citizens starting ...

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PEN America Condemns Detention of Iranian Dissident Rapper ... (PEN America)

PEN America's strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of Iranian rapper Vafa Ahmadpour and calls for his immediate release.

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Visa-free travel to Indians: Iran follows Kenya, Thailand, Vietnam to ... (Livemint)

Iran announces visa-free travel for Indians and citizens of several other nations for a maximum stay of 15 days.

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$375000 - The Sticker Price for an Iranian Shahed Drone (Forbes)

A hacker group called the Prana Network broke into the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) email servers and grabbed data on the sale of Shahed drones ...

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Hacker group reveals cost of Iranian drone production (Yahoo News)

A group of hackers from the Prana Network were able to gain access to the mail servers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) which contained ...

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Iran's 4 Conditions For Indian Tourists Who Wish To Travel Visa-Free (NDTV)

Iran has announced a visa-waiver programme for Indians visiting the country for tourism. The visa-free entry is effective for Indian citizens as of February ...

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Iran Update, February 6, 2024 (Critical Threats Project)

Note: CTP and ISW have refocused the update to cover the Israel-Hamas war. The new sections address developments in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Lebanon, and ...

Iran visa-free travel: Four conditions you should be aware of (PTC News)

Nation | Trending: Iran has expanded its visa-waiver programme to include a total of 33 countries, encompassing India, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, ...

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Pressure Intensified On Iranian Students, Professors (Iran International)

Iran's security and intelligence authorities have mounted pressure on dissenting students and professors as the second semester of the academic year ...

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Iranian workers pause strike as employer pledges to meet demands (IndustriALL Global Union)

After suspending their strike and then going back on it due to failed promises, Iranian steel workers have again suspended the strike after employers have ...

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What to see and do in Iran, the newest visa-free country for Indians (India Today)

Iran is the newest travel destination for Indian passport holders because, guess what, Indian tourists do not require a visa to visit the country any more.

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