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European powers reject Iran ‘ultimatums’ on nuclear deal

Al-Arabia – European powers said Thursday that they still backed the nuclear deal with Iran, but rejected any “ultimatums” from Tehran to keep it alive. “We reject any ultimatums and we will assess Iran’s compliance on the basis of Iran’s performance regarding its nuclear-related commitments” under a 2015 deal, the EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and the foreign ministers …

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Pompeo skips visit to Greenland amid tensions with Iran

Al-Arabia – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday put off a visit to Greenland, citing pressing business in Washington – just two days after he also ditched a trip to Germany to fly to Iraq amid soaring tensions with Iran. Pompeo was scheduled to visit Greenland’s capital Nuuk and to make a second stop to see New York Air …

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Brian Hook: US not seeking war with Iran, but ready to respond to any attacks

Al-Arabia – The United States is not seeking a war with Iran but said it stands ready to respond if Tehran mounts any attack on America, US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook told Al Arabiya on Wednesday. https://vid.alarabiya.net/2019/05/08/brianhookiranattack/brianhookiranattack___brianhookiranattack_video.mp4 “We are ready to restore diplomatic ties and welcome the country into the international community but the regime has got to …

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US Sanctions Hit Two of Iran’s Top Non-Energy Exports

VOA – New U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian industrial metals will hit two of the country’s most lucrative non-energy exports, according to Iranian government data seen by VOA Persian. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday, seeking to deny Iran revenue from its exports of iron, steel, aluminum and copper. The measure blocks the assets of people involved in producing …

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After ‘year of patience’ Iran suspends some nuclear commitments

Al-Monitot – During a televised address at a cabinet meeting, President Hassan Rouhani announced today that Iran will suspend two commitments it had voluntarily pledged under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The decision was made on the anniversary of the US administration’s pullout from the deal, which saw multiple economic sanctions reimposed on the Islamic Republic.  With the new measures implemented, …

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