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Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

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.

Iran

Which European firms could be hit by US sanctions on Iran?

Several well-known European companies have said they are pulling out of Iran or scaling back investment because of the Trump administration’s renewed sanctions.

Iran

European businesses suffer as Washington gears up to reimpose sanctions on Iran

Companies cannot afford to defy US.

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Iran

Rush to fill orders ahead of new US sanctions

Rush to fill orders ahead of new US sanctions

Iran

What will change after US sanctions on Iran come into force?

The first batch of measures come into effect from this weekend, following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal announced by President Trump in May.

Iran

Iran's rial plunges to record low

The rial has lost about half of its value since April because of a weak economy, financial difficulties at local banks and heavy demand for dollars among Iranians who fear the effects of sanctions

Iran

Russia can be transit point for international goods to Iran: Zarif

Dr Mohammad Javad Zarif told Euronews that Moscow and Tehran are negotiating a big package of economic cooperation, as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran.

Economy

US sanctions pressurise Iran

Following the massive protests in Tehran, the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says America will fail to defeat the Iranian nation with economic pressure. Protests began in Iran’s capital on Sunday, over the rising prices and devaluation of the rial

North Korea

No North Korea sanctions relief till total denuclearisation – Pompeo

The US Secretary of State seeks to reassure East Asian allies after the Trump-Kim summit sparked fears over US concessions.

USA

Trump offers US visit to Kim Jong-un if Singapore summit a success

But the US president reiterates that if the talks do not go well, he will walk.

World News

"There’s a target on my back"

Bill Browder, the prominent Putin critic briefly arrested in Spain this week, says he will continue his mission to hold corrupt politicians accountable – no matter the risks.

Europe News

Europe looks to take lead as US relationship takes turn for worse

With Washington proving something of an unreliable ally of late, the EU is looking at its own diplomacy and how it can occupy the world stage, without its big brother across the Atlantic.

Iran

Euroviews. The Iran deal is on life support. Can Europe revive it? | View

Europe must shield Iran's economy from US strong-arming to save the nuclear deal.

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

EU defies Trump with move to ‘block’ US-Iran sanctions | Euronews answers

Brussels is heading for another clash with Washington over a move to blunt the effect of US sanctions on businesses operating in Iran.

USA

US slaps Iran with sanctions over 'malign activity'

The United States has slapped fresh sanctions on Iran for what it calls "malign activity". The penalties are imposed on six people and three companies it says have ties to Iran's elite military force, the Revolutionary Guard Corps

World News

Euroviews. To save Iran deal, Europe must boldly protect business against US sanctions | View

Euronews speaks to an expert on nonproliferation and disarmament in the Middle East, Dina Esfandiary, about Trump's decision to leave the Iran nuclear deal.

USA

Iran sanctions: their impact at home and abroad

The US will reimpose "full" sanctions on Iran and on foreign companies trading with Iran. What impact will this decision have on Iranians and on the rest of the world?

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Euroviews. US-EU divisions encouraging Iran's 'bloody' adventurism | View

Cooperation and determination between Europe and the US may save the Iran nuclear deal, but it will take more to end Tehran’s meddling in the region.