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U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister Zarif
5:02pm, 31st July, 2019

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister Zarif

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, targeting the country's top spokesman and potentially hurting chances of diplomatic talks amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Senate panel backs Nord Stream 2 pipeline sanctions bill
10:58am, 31st July, 2019

Senate panel backs Nord Stream 2 pipeline sanctions bill

A U.S. Senate committee passed a bill on Wednesday to slap sanctions on companies and individuals involved in building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to Germany that the Trump administration says would strengthen Moscow's economic grip o...
The debate behind Trump's move to tighten Iran oil sanctions
5:30am, 1st May, 2019

The debate behind Trump's move to tighten Iran oil sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected decision to ban all Iranian oil purchases after May 1 - ending exemptions for eight nations - came after hawkish economic and security advisors allayed the president's fears of an oil price hike, acc...