BBC News, 24 May 2011The US has imposed sanctions against seven foreign firms which trade with Iran in breach of an existing US ban.
A US official said the sanctions would add "further pressure" on Iran to halt what the US and others believe is a nuclear weapons programme.
The affected companies include Tanker Pacific of Singapore, Ofer Brothers Group of Israel, Associated Shipbroking of Monaco, Petrochemical Commercial Company International of Jersey and Iran, the Royal Oyster Group of the United Arab Emirates and Speedy Ship of the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Full story
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