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The United States says it is imposing sanctions on Iran's defense ministry and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro under a UN authority which is widely contested. "For nearly two years corrupt officials in Tehran have worked with the illegitimate regime in Venezuela to flout the UN arms embargo," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells reporters. "Our actions today are a warning that should be heard worldwide." SOUNDBITE
US President Donald Trump says the United States will launch a procedure called "snapback" aimed at reimposing UN sanctions on Iran. "The United States intends to restore virtually all of the previously suspended United Nations sanctions on Iran," he tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announces sanctions against more than a dozen leading producers of metals in the Islamic republic, in addition to fresh sanctions against eight top Iranian officials Washington is accusing of working to destabilize the region. SOUNDBITE
US President Donald Trump says that sanctions on Iran will be further increased unless it halts its weapons drive and aggression in the Middle East. SOUNDBITE
Israel's UN envoy urges the Security Council to impose "all possible sanctions" against Iran after the Islamic republic's unprecedented attack against Israel. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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