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US reimposes tough, unilateral sanctions against Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug 7, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – The United States re-imposed tough,
unilateral sanctions against Iran on Tuesday, bringing back into effect harsh
penalties that had been lifted under a historic, multi-party nuclear
agreement that President Donald Trump abandoned in May.
The first of two rounds of US sanctions kicked in at 12:01 am (0431 GMT),
targeting Iran’s access to US banknotes and key industries including cars and
carpets.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1010 hrs