Iran leader approves tapping sovereign fund for flood relief

"Using the National Development Fund is authorized if no other sources are available," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani read out on Monday on state television.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks live on television after casting his ballot in the Iranian presidential election in Tehran June 12, 2009

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ByREUTERS

APRIL 15, 2019 13:16

Iran leader approves tapping sovereign fund for flood relief

"Using the National Development Fund is authorized if no other sources are available," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani read out on Monday on state television.

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Iran leader approves tapping sovereign fund for flood relief

"Using the National Development Fund is authorized if no other sources are available," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani read out on Monday on state television.

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