US Senate toughens Iran sanctions

The US Senate unanimously approved on Monday a package of new economic sanctions on Iran's oil sector just days ahead of a meeting in Baghdad between major world powers and Tehran.

Not backing down: Sanctions bill co-sponsor Robert Menendez
Not backing down: Sanctions bill co-sponsor Robert Menendez
Published 22 May 2012, 02:36Updated 6 October 2016, 10:34
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