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Many countries. including US allies in Europe as well as China and India oppose the introduction of new sanctions.

In 2017. Japan met 5.3 percent of its oil demand with imports from Middle Eastern nations.

Russia produced 11.22 million b d in July. basically erasing its 300.000 b d pledged cut.

U.S. officials have said in recent weeks that they aim to pressure countries to stop buying oil from Iran.

Nearly 40 percent of Turkey’s electricity production is sourced with natural gas.

Critics say that the natural-gas pipeline will strengthen Russia’s hand in Europe and isolate Ukraine.

Iran'.s leaders have dismissed Trump'.s offer of talks. saying the US was carrying out ".psychological warfare"..

Iran could restart its nuclear program as it attempts to agitate the U.S.

The U.S. is weighing case-by-case exemptions for some countries from the next set of sanctions.

Iran and Pakistan have already agreed to open up and review the gas sales- purchase agreement (GSPA) inked between the two in 2009.