U.S. blacklists vessel en route to China with $100M in cargo sent by Iran

Article Title: U.S. blacklists vessel en route to China with $100M in cargo sent by Iran
Snippet of Article: "...The United States on Tuesday blacklisted the owner and operator of a crude oil tanker that is en route to offload more than $100 million in Iranian goods in China. The Treasury identified the ship as the Panama-flagged Kohana. It said the vessel was heading toward China with cargo sent by Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics. The department has accused the ministry of facilitating the delivery of Iranian weapons, in particular drones, to Russia..."

Source: www.spacewar.com

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Biden admin set to allow Iran UN sanctions on ballistic missile program to expire: 'Huge victory for Tehran'

Article Title: Biden admin set to allow Iran UN sanctions on ballistic missile program to expire: 'Huge victory for Tehran'
Snippet of Article: "...The Hamas war against Israel is slated to be given a potent shot in the arm if the U.S. and its European allies allow U.N. sanctions to be lifted on Iran’s capability to purchase and supply missiles to enemies of the U.S. and Israel, according to experts on Tehran. This coming Wednesday is the so-called "Transition Day" when the expiration of the U.N.’s embargo against Iran’s ability to procure and sell missiles and drones goes into effect. ..."

Source: www.foxnews.com

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‘death to America’ remarks by Iran downplayed by President Obama but he toes hard line on Benjamin Netanyahu

Article Title: Obama downplays Iran ‘death to America’ remarks, toes hard line on Benjamin Netanyahu
Snippet of Article: "...downplayed concerns over “death to America” remarks Iran’s supreme leader made over the weekend. The White House also seemed to warmly welcome input from 367 House members reiterating Congress‘ role in reaching a final nuclear agreement with Tehran..."

Source: www.washingtontimes.com

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