LATEST: Iran accepting crypto for weapons payments to evade sanctions
By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent
IRAN is offering to sell advanced weapons systems for crypto, including ballistic missiles, drones and warships, in an effort to bypass western sanctions.
Iran’s Ministry of Defence Export Center, known as Mindex, says it will negotiate contracts allowing payment in digital currencies.
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