Iran to cease two commitments on nuclear deal

Increased risk of confrontation with US as Rouhani hits back over oil industry sanctions

Pressure: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pictured during a visit to the Bushehr nuclear power plant — Pressure: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pictured during a visit to the Bushehr nuclear power plantPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Nassir Shirkhani

Beirut

Iran Middle East

Published 8 May 2019, 15:08Updated 8 May 2019, 15:08