Iran
Turkey looking for mechanisms to boost sanctions-shielded trade with Iran
Turkish foreign minister reiterates Ankara’s opposition to US economic attack on Islamic Republic at joint press conference with Iranian counterpart.
Trump designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as foreign terrorist organisation
Tehran responds to unprecedented move by slapping same label on Pentagon’s US Centcom.
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TEHRAN BLOG: Trump’s uber-hawks set to play with fire?
Reports say US poised to designate Iran’s elite Guard as terrorist organisation. Analyst asks if White House is looking for a basis for a conflict.
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Japan loads final Iranian oil shipment prior to US decision on sanctions waiver extensions
Trump administration nerves over climbing crude prices might prompt officials to tolerate more oil from Iran on the market than they wish to see.