[THS] New Iran Sanctions

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US Approves New Iran Sanctions:

The United States Senate has voted 99-0 to approve new, tougher sanctions on Iran.
The vote in the House of Representatives was 408-8. Like previous sanctions, the
latest move aims to discourage Iran's nuclear program.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/138268

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Jewish groups praise Iran sanctions passage:

My email inbox today has been chock full of statements from Jewish organizations
and Capitol Hill politicians lauding final passage of the new, tougher Iran sanctions
bill, and groups like AIPAC deserve a pat on the back for getting the legislation
through a largely gridlocked Congress.
http://tinyurl.com/2gyg5s8

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Iran sanctions must not hit Russian business: envoy:

Russia's cooperation with Europe in the Iranian nuclear standoff could be curbed if
unilateral EU sanctions on Tehran hit Russian companies, a top envoy said Friday.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100625/wl_mideast_afp/euusrussiairannucleardiplom
acy

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U.S. Military Surrounds Iran:

Chances of Israeli Bombing Increase
http://www.energyandcapital.com/articles/us-millitary-surrounds-iran/1192