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Iran warns to retaliate U.S. new sanctions

Iranian officials on Wednesday unanimously denounced Washington's fresh sanctions against Tehran.

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APD REVIEW | Opinion: Russian sanctions new headache for Trump

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Russia warns it is close to retaliating after new U.S. sanctions bill

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U.S. House passes bill imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, Iran, DPRK

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that will slap tougher sanctions on Russia, Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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US moves one step closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions

The US House of Representatives has voted to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, despite President Donald Trump objecting to the legislation.

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Iran's tech sector blooms under shield of sanctions

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Trump open to signing Russia sanctions legislation: official

The White House said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump was open to signing legislation toughening sanctions on Russia after Senate and House leaders reached agreement on a bill late last week.

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To sign or not to sign? Trump dilemma on Russia sanctions

The Trump administration's approach to sanctions on Russia remains unclear after inconsistent statements from the White House press secretary and communications director on Sunday.

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U.S. lawmakers reach deal on new sanctions against Russia, Iran, DPRK

U.S. Republicans and Democrats on Saturday have reached agreement on a bill that would include new sanctions against Russia, Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

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ExxonMobil fined by US for Ukraine sanctions violations

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Iran's Rouhani says new U.S. sanctions violate nuclear accord: state TV

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday new U.S. economic sanctions imposed against Iran contravened the country's nuclear accord with world powers and he vowed that Tehran would "resist" them, state television reported.

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Iran’s foreign minister calls new United Nations sanctions illegal

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U.S. puts new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program

The United States slapped new economic sanctions against Iran on Tuesday over its ballistic missile program and said Tehran's "malign activities" in the Middle East undercut any "positive contributions" coming from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord.

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Trump keeps Iran deal, but threatens more sanctions: US officials

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Russian stance on Ukraine, Syria not affected by U.S. sanctions

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Iran to sign gas deal with France's Total and China's CNPC

Iran says French energy giant Total is to sign a contract worth close to $5bn (£3.8bn) to develop an offshore gas field in the Gulf.

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Iran to sign gas deal with France's Total and China's CNPC

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