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US designates Palestinian refugee in Germany ‘terrorist’ over rights activism

The US has designated a Palestinian refugee living in Germany a terrorist and imposed sanctions on him over his human rights activism for Palestinian prisoners, according to a report.

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POLITICS

Minister: Iran oil sales continue uninterrupted despite US blockades

Mohsen Paknejad stated that the process of selling and delivering crude oil has persisted despite recent US-led blockades.

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.

ECONOMY

The illusion of ‘maximum pressure’: New Iran sanctions recycle failed strategy with same old results

The latest US sanctions on Iran repackage the failed “maximum pressure” campaign, despite four decades of Iranian adaptation, Washington’s irreparable credibility deficit, and mounting costs to American consumers and global stability, all of which demonstrate that sanctions have failed to achieve their objectives and are unlikely ever to do so.

POLITICS

Iran's FM dismisses US sanctions threat as failed 'repeated scenario'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected threats of new US sanctions against Tehran, describing them as part of Washington’s repeated and unsuccessful attempts to pressure Iran.

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POLITICS

China rejects US call to sever economic ties with Iran, says sanctions will not resolve war

China has rejected Washington’s campaign to economically isolate Iran, saying sanctions and pressure will not resolve the crisis in West Asia

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POLITICS

Squeezing Iran won’t work, Qalibaf says as he mocks US ‘clown crew’

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Washington’s increased pressure would not force Tehran to accept demands beyond the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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ECONOMY

US renews Russia oil sanctions waiver amid continued Iranian control over Hormuz

The US Treasury extends for another month its waivers on Russian oil floating on tankers.

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