Iran Says New US Sanctions Defy Nuclear Talks’ Spirit

Iran criticized the latest U.S. sanctions on nine targets who Washington contends have helped Tehran avoid existing sanctions or commit human rights abuses, saying the sanctions violated the spirit of international talks on Iran's nuclear program. The new targets include six individuals and one entity suspected of assisting the Iranian government in buying or acquiring U.S. currency, and two companies linked to human rights violations. Iran said the U.S. move contradicted the...

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