An Iranian locally made cruise missile is fired during war games in June, 2020. File photo: Reuters
An Iranian locally made cruise missile is fired during war games in June, 2020. File photo: Reuters
US-Iran tensions
World /  Middle East

In challenge to US, Iran declares UN arms embargo lifted

  • Iran says 2007 Security Council arms embargo expiring, as agreed to under the 2015 nuclear deal
  • President Donald Trump withdrew US from deal in 2018 and has unilaterally begun reimposing sanctions on Iran

Agencies

Updated: 9:33pm, 18 Oct, 2020

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An Iranian locally made cruise missile is fired during war games in June, 2020. File photo: Reuters
An Iranian locally made cruise missile is fired during war games in June, 2020. File photo: Reuters
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