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European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said the E3 move was not designed to re-impose UN sanctions on Iran. AP
European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said the E3 move was not designed to re-impose UN sanctions on Iran. AP
European Union urges Iran to 'preserve' nuclear deal
France, Germany and Britain triggered this week a dispute mechanism over Iran's pullback from the 2015 accord
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16 January, 2020