Senate OKs new penalties against IranWASHINGTON — The Senate has unanimously approved tough new sanctions against foreign companies that do business with Iran's Revolutionary Guard or contribute to its energy industry. The sanctions are the latest effort to punish the Tehran government over its suspected nuclear weapons program.
Congress ready to OK new penalties against Iran
Iran bans 2 UN nuclear inspectors from entering
Iran bans 2 IAEA inspectors from entering Iran
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