EghtesadOnline: In a delayed response to the humanitarian trade channel between Iran and Switzerland coming into full effect, governor of the Central Bank of Iran said its effect should be seen in practice.

EghtesadOnline: A senior UN official said the world body is seeking humanitarian exemptions on western sanctions against Iran through the UN Security Council.

EghtesadOnline: The United States and Switzerland formally launched a humanitarian trade channel on Thursday that will allow companies to trade food, medicine and other critical supplies with Iran.