US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the end of sanction exemptions for the import of Iranian oil, starting May 1. Photo: Xinhua
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the end of sanction exemptions for the import of Iranian oil, starting May 1. Photo: Xinhua
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China to be exposed to sanctions as US says it will end Iran oil import waivers on May 1

  • The move represents the Trump administration’s latest move to starve Iran of its main source of revenue
  • China is the world’s No 1 oil importer and a major buyer of Iranian oil

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Updated: 4:45pm, 23 Apr, 2019

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the end of sanction exemptions for the import of Iranian oil, starting May 1. Photo: Xinhua
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces the end of sanction exemptions for the import of Iranian oil, starting May 1. Photo: Xinhua
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