TEHRAN (Tasnim) –First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said here Saturday Iran insists on using currencies other than U.S. dollar in its trade transactions with other countries.
"At the current stage, we insist on using official currencies other than US dollar, like euro, in international transactions,” Jahangiri said, addressing a ceremony to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the National Day of Exports. Accordingly, he added, the Islamic Republic is seeking to reach agreements with foreign countries to use national currencies.