Iran Press/ Iran news: Reza Ardakanian added: "With continuous follow-up, the necessary permits were obtained to transfer $125 million from Iran's monetary resources in Iraqi Tejarat Bank to a Swiss Bank to buy 16 million doses of COVAX vaccine.
He noted: "It is expected that preparations will be made by the end of the week, and these vaccines will be delivered to Iran's health ministry soon."
Iranian funds, accounting for the export of gas and electricity have been trapped in Iraq, due to US sanctions that bar Iran from receiving the payments.
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