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US sharpens economic offensive against Iran with new sanctions
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from azernews.az · Azerbaijan · Middle East
The United States is intensifying its economic pressure on Iran by implementing new sanctions. This move signifies a hardening of international relations and could have further economic implications for Iran.
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