Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance
وزارت فرهنگ و ارشاد اسلامی
Ministry
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Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Ministry) is designated on the US Treasury's OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the IRAN-TRA program. Artesh has recorded 139 mentions in news coverage, most recently on September 13, 2026.
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- MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND ISLAMIC GUIDANCE
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- IRAN-TRA
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