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Pompeo says U.S. to impose tough sanctions on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday the United States would impose the �strongest sanctions in history� against the Iranian leadership, after Washington pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal.

 
US unable to bring Iranian nation to knees
President Rouhani met with government family in an Iftar ceremony and said �one of the most important effects of the holy month of Ramadan is intimacy and being together.�

 
JCPOA joint commission meeting to be held on Friday: Iran official
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commission meeting will be held on Friday, a top Iranian official said on Sunday.


 
Iran considers �other options� if US sanctions threaten its interests � Diplomat
Iranian authorities could �think about other options� if the US sanctions imposed after the withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) threaten the rights of the nation, the Iranian ambassador to China said in an interview with the South China Morning Post published on Monday.

Iran to continue advisory presence in Syria as long as Damascus wants it: Spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi reiterated Tehran�s policy of providing support for Damascus in the fight against terrorism and said the Islamic Republic�s advisory mission in Syria will continue as long as the Arab country�s government wants it.

 
US trying to distract attention from real reasons of Afghanistan war: Iran official
The US commanders by baselessly accusing Iran of backing Taliban are trying to distract the Afghan public opinion from the real reasons for continuation of war in Afghanistan, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

 

German companies worry Trump moving toward �America Alone�
German companies are concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump is increasingly thinking only of America rather than just putting his country first, the head of Germany�s DIHK Chambers of Commerce told media.



Oil gains near $72 as Venezuelan risk adds to Iran concerns
Oil advanced toward $72 a barrel as Venezuela�s election results escalated the risk of U.S. sanctions against the OPEC nation, adding to mounting concerns about supply following curbs against Iran.

 
Former French diplomat: EU has legal tools to protect companies from US sanctions
France�s former spokesman of Foreign Ministry said in an interview with MNA that �EU has stated its firm intention to continue applying the JCPOA and keeping sanctions on Iran removed.�

 
SNSC Office denies quotes attributed to Shamkhani
The secretariat of Iran�s SNSC rejected the claims attributed to the Secretary of SNSC Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani who attended closed-door session of Iran�s parliament on Sunday.