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Exclusive: In major blow, EU agrees embargo on Iranian crude

Iran Oil Ban

European governments have agreed in principle to ban imports of Iranian oil, EU diplomats said on Wednesday, dealing a blow to Tehran that crowns new Western sanctions months before an Iranian election.

 

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 8 Iran Officials for Crackdown

The Obama administration put eight Iranian officials on a blacklist for their role in the bloody suppression of protesters after the Iranian election last year.

 

Clashes and Protests Reported on Anniversary of Iranian Election

There were reports of sporadic clashes between the police and protesters around Tehran, with reports of arrests varying from a handful to 200.

 

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