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Treasury tightens Iran economic squeeze

The Obama administration on Tuesday announced a further tightening of economic sanctions against Iran, actions intended to pressure Iran over its nuclear program and aid to terrorist groups. Treasury Department officials added five new companies or institutions and one Iranian...

By Joby Warrick  | December 21, 2010; 4:10 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
 
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