US imposes new sanctions on Iran nuclear programme before talks

The United States on Wednesday announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear programme ahead of closely watched talks on the row between the longtime adversaries. The Treasury Department said it was imposing sanctions under additional authorities on five entities, including the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran and one individual over the contested nuclear programme. In practical terms, the move is symbolic as the US already enforces … Continue reading US imposes new sanctions on Iran nuclear programme before talks