Iran stocks soar after nuclear framework deal
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TEHRAN - The Tehran Stock Exchange has rallied after world powers clinched a nuclear framework agreement with Tehran, reflecting hopes that some crippling international sanctions could soon be lifted.
The official IRNA news agency says the Tehran Stock Exchange index rose 6.9 percent over two days. The agency says the index improved by 4,535 points to 70,261 on Sunday - the second working day of Iran's new year. It was the highest level in at least 18 months.
