US sanctions hitting Iran's exports

US economic sanctions against Iran have slashed the country's crude exports and oil revenue, the US Treasury said as it vowed to keep up the pressure on Tehran to prevent the Iranian government from getting nuclear weapons.

Making an impact: Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen said the economic sanctions were costing Iran about $5 billion a month
Making an impact: Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen said the economic sanctions were costing Iran about $5 billion a month
Published 13 September 2012, 04:48Updated 11 October 2016, 10:52
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