Iran Can Join Russia’s Mir Payment Network by Early 2023, Minister Says  

Integration of Iranian and Russian bank card networks is expected to be completed early next year, the Minister of Economy Ehsan Khandouzi said in Tehran on Monday.
“The two sides have reached agreement and the plan to connect Iran’s Shetab Network and Russia’s Mir network should be finalized within three months,” Eghtesadnews quoted him as saying. 
The measure is anticipated to help ease financial transactions between businesses in the two countries, he said, “It could also be used by tourists.”