Tehran’s May 8 announcement came more than a year after Washington pulled out of the deal between world powers and the Islamic Republic, which says it has lost patience with inaction by remaining European partners to the accord. . ..…
Zarif also rejected claims that Iran was interfering with shipping in its Southern waters, saying Strait of Hormuz is essential to the economy and that Islamic Republic has long provided security for shipping there... Tensions mounted between Tehran and Washington last May,..…
Washington also returned its anti-Iran sanctions in a move condemned by the Islamic Republic as “economic terrorism.” . ..…