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U.S. urges other nations to sanction Iran over ballistic missiles

2018-04-29 10:24:27       source:The Washington Post

April 28, 2018


RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- The United States is asking its allies around the world to place more sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program, U.S. officials said Saturday as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of a three-country trip in the Middle East.


“Iran’s ballistic missile program is an international threat to peace and security,” said a senior State Department official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity about talks Pompeo is having in Riyadh and will hold later this weekend in Israel and Jordan.


“We are urging nations around the world to sanction individuals and entities associated with Iran's missile program, and it’s been a big part of our discussions with the Europeans.”


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