Russia says regional free trade pact with Iran possible by year-end

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Open this photo in gallery: In this handout photo released by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabollahian, left, and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pose for a photo prior to their talks on the sideline of the BRICS economic bloc of developing nations in Cape Town, South Africa on June 2.The Associated Press A free-trade zone agreement between Iran, Russia and several countries that cover the vast Eurasian region spreading from the borders of Eastern Europe to Western China is possible by the end of the year, Russia’s TASS news agency reported on Monday. Russian Deputy...