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  Iran launches 3 satellites into space despite West's stern warning as tensions soar in Middle East

  World | January 28, 2024 18:15 IST

  State TV named the launched satellites Mahda, Kayhan-2 and Hatef-1. It described the Mahda as a research satellite, while the Kayhan and the Hatef were nanosatellites focused on global positioning and communication respectively.

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  'Iran is ready to export oil to India.. can resist West sanctions': Iranian Ambassador To India

  World | March 17, 2023 17:04 IST

  The diplomat claimed India is neither Taiwan nor South Korea and added it is a rising power with a powerful economy. Elahi claimed that New Delhi can easily resist the power of the West.

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  Trump vows additional economic sanctions on Iranian regime

  World | January 09, 2020 7:14 IST

  Speaking at a nationally televised address from the White House, Trump late on Wednesday said, “As we continue to evaluate options in response to Iranian aggression, the United States will immediately impose additional punishing economic sanctions on the Iranian regime."

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  US unleashes 'toughest' ever sanctions on Iran; will 'proudly bypass' punitive measures, says Tehran

  World | November 05, 2018 12:29 IST

  The measures are the concrete result of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 multi-nation nuclear deal signed with Tehran signed during the tenure of former President Barack Obama.

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  India to keep buying oil from Iran, thanks to PM Modi: Pradhan on US sanctions on Tehran

  India | November 04, 2018 1:01 IST

  The US administration has allowed India and other seven countries to keep importing oil from Iran, despite its reimposition of crippling sanctions on the Persian Gulf nation from November 5.

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  US restores Iran sanctions lifted under Obama nuclear deal, open to new deal with Tehran, says Trump

  World | November 03, 2018 16:08 IST

  The sanctions take effect from Monday and cover Iran’s shipping, financial and energy sectors.

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  US to exempt eight countries from new Iran oil sanctions, official list of 'jurisdictions' to be released on Monday

  World | November 02, 2018 21:10 IST

  Pompeo said that the US is to issue temporary exemption to eight "jurisdictions" from Iranian sanctions recognising their significant reduction in imports of oil from Iran.

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  As Iran sanctions loom, Saudi Arabia commits to meet India's oil demand; keen on investment

  India | October 15, 2018 23:58 IST

  "My frequent visits to India are indicative of the importance Saudi Arabia attaches to this great nation as a critical energy and a strategic global player," he said calling the county an "emerging superpower".

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  India expecting US to get in touch with it over sanctions on Iran

  India | July 04, 2018 21:58 IST

  India may likely to fall back on the rupee-rial arrangement for importing oil from Iran in case the US forces it to cut procurement of petroleum products from that country, the sources said.   

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  US slaps fresh sanctions on Iran over ballistic missiles, terrorism

  World | July 18, 2017 21:31 IST

  The US today announced fresh sanctions against Iran, targeting 18 individuals or entities for supporting the country's ballistic missile programme or militant groups.

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  Iran sanctions renewal act to become law without President Obama's signature

  World | December 15, 2016 17:31 IST

  President Barack Obama declined to sign a bill extending the US sanctions against Iran for 10 years but let it become law anyway.

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  Barack Obama open to 'creative negotiations' on Iran sanctions

  World | April 18, 2015 6:37 IST

  Washington: President Barack Obama on Friday left open the door to "creative negotiations" in response to Iran's demand that punishing sanctions be immediately lifted as part of a nuclear deal, even though the initial agreement

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  India Not Among Nations Exempted From Sanctions Over Iran Oil

  World | March 21, 2012 11:17 IST

  Washington, Mar 21: Virtually putting India and 11 others countries on notice, the US has asked them to significantly reduce by June 28 the purchase of Iranian oil to avoid sanctions, as it announced a

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  Iran Sanctions Have 'Enormous Bite' : Obama

  World | November 15, 2011 13:33 IST

  Kapolei (Hawaii), November 15: President Barack Obama defends his efforts to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions, saying that economic sanctions against Tehran have had “enormous bite,” and that he will consult with other nations on additional