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Senate, E.U. Approve Iran Sanctions

HeadlineDec 02, 2011

The Senate has unanimously approved new sanctions against Iran, targeting foreign companies that do business with the Iranian central bank. It is unclear if President Obama will sign the measure into law should it reach his desk. The Senate move follows a vote by the European Union on Thursday to also impose new sanctions on Iran, expanding a list of targeted Iranian companies and individuals.

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