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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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UK publishes legislation for tougher sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme

Britain on Tuesday published legislation to introduce tougher sanctions on Iran, expanding trade restrictions and powers to target ships as part of what it described as a wider effort to curb Tehran's ‌nuclear programme and ⁠other hostile ⁠activities.

The government said the measures would restrict Iran's access to the British financial system, broaden trade bans ​to include more goods, technology and services, and prohibit Iranian aircraft from landing in Britain unless exemptions apply.

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