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Watch: U.S. to end waivers on Iranian oil sanctions for five countries

The Trump administration on Monday told five nations, including allies Japan, South Korea and Turkey, that they will no longer be exempt from U.S. sanctions if they continue to import oil from Iran.

Iran

Watch: Iran's lawmakers wear Revolutionary Guards' uniforms

Watch: Iran's lawmakers wear Revolutionary Guards' uniforms to Parliament after the US named the country's military elite as a foreign terrorist organization.

Iran

U.S. to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organisation

U.S. to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organisation

Iran

'Trump hurt me and my family, then he stole my photo to blame Iran'

Iranian photographer is angry that the US president used her picture in a Tweet condemning her country's government.

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Europe News

The Brief: Brexit survival week, Mars bar shortages, and Iran sanctions

In this edition of the Brief we report on the state of play for Brussels on Brexit (from keep calm, to remain calm), a shortage of confectionary if No deal plays out and EU sanctions on Iran over attempted assassinations.

World

UN General Assembly begins amid tensions between US and Iran

Last year it was North Korea, this year Iran may be in the US president's crosshairs at the UN General Assembly. Both American President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will address the UN General Assembly today, but it's unlikely they'll meet after Rouhani shot the idea down.

USA

All eyes on Trump as world leaders gather for UN General Assembly

After President Donald Trump used last year’s UN General Assembly to outline his ‘’America First’’ policy, many nations are stressing the importance of old alliances and partnerships.

Iran

European airlines halt flights to Iran

The move by British Airways, KLM and Air France comes months after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would re-impose sanctions on Tehran.

Iran

Iran's Rouhani shuns Trump call for talks on eve of sanctions

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani dismissed US calls for talks before Washington reimposes sanctions.

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as it happens this morning.

USA

Trump: " I'll meet with Iran"

Trump's conciliatory approach comes after he and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani traded hostile warnings earlier this month, leading Rouhani, to warn the US that war with Tehran would be the "mother of all wars."

Iran

Iran's currency hits record low amid impending US sanctions

Iran’s currency plunged to another record low on Sunday, dropping past 100,000 rials to the US dollar as Iranians brace for sanctions on their economy.

Iran

Trump warns Iran of dire 'consequences' as war of words escalates

Donald Trump warns Iran of dire consequences as war of words escalates

Iran

US vows to impose 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the US will impose "the strongest sanctions in history" on Iran.

World News

Iran: Fate of the nuclear deal

Europeans have pledged to "do everything" to save the deal to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions after the US withdrawal from the agreement

Economy

Will Iran's economy take a hit?

There are concerns about the economic fallout from Donald Trump's decision to pull the US out of the 2015 nuclear-for-sanctions agreement with Tehran

Iran

‘Death to America’: Iran MPs burn American flag in parliament

The lawmakers staged the demonstration on Wednesday morning, the day after Trump announced he was ditching the 2015 nuclear deal.

USA

As it happened this morning: May 9

The latest updates on today's news in Europe and around the world.

World News

World reacts to US decision to pull out of Iran nuclear deal

Iran's President Rohani says he will try to maintain a deal that works for his country but his threat was clear: if negotiations are unsatisfactory, Iran will recommence full uranium enrichment. European leaders, meanwhile, urge calm and restraint.

Iran

Iranian foreign minister says Israeli military 'crumbled' F-16 downed

In an interview with NBC News, Mohammad Javad Zarif also warned Donald Trump not to pull the United States out of the nuclear agreement signed with Iran