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    Saudi Attack Draws New U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

    The Trump administration ordered new sanctions on Iran, in response to the attack in Saudi Arabia that temporarily cut off nearly 6% of the world's oil supply. The sanctions' effect may be limited.
    by Scott Horsley Sep 20, 2019 2 minutes

    The Trump administration ordered new economic sanctions against Iran Friday in response to the attack last weekend in Saudi Arabia. The sanctions target Iran's central bank and its sovereign wealth fund.

    "This is very big," said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. "We've now cut off

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