Iran seeks revival of caviar industry in post-sanctions era
GOLDASHT, Iran (AP) — On the shores of the Caspian Sea, an ambitious project is underway to produce a pricey delicacy that could boost Iran's economy as sanctions ease: caviar./ Iran, once the world's biggest exporter of the luxury food, sold over 40 tons of sturgeon eggs in 2000. Exports plunged to just 1 ton last year due to dwindling fish stocks and economic sanctions imposed by world powers in response to Iran's nuclear program. After Tehran struck a landmark deal this summer to curb its nuclear ambitions in exchange for lifting ...
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