Iran 'Halts Oil Sales To France And Britain' -- BBC
Iran has halted oil sales to British and French companies, the nation's oil ministry has said.
A spokesman was reported as saying on the ministry's website that Iran would "sell our oil to new customers".
European Union member states had earlier agreed to stop importing Iranian crude from 1 July.
The move is intended to pressure Tehran to stop enriching uranium, which can be used for civilian nuclear purposes but also to build warheads.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iranian warships dock at Syrian port after crossing Suez Canal. Iran warships enter Mediterranean Sea to 'show might' to regional countries.
Israel vows to defend itself as Iranian warships enter Suez Canal. Iran says country will hold talks in Turkey with world powers on controversial nuclear program.
Iran FM: We are ready to face 'worst-case scenario' in defense of nuclear program.
Syria presses crackdown after China’s Zhai urges end to violence. Syrian security forces clamp down on Damascus.
Baghdad suicide bomb kills 18 at police academy.
Riots feared as hunger striker's health worsens. Thousands rally in Gaza, West Bank for hunger striker.
Energy crisis in Gaza Strip deepens. Hamas rejects Egypt offer to transfer needed fuel.
ASIA
NKorea threatens to attack SKorea, accusing it of planning live-fire drills near sea border. North Korea warns of possible retaliation for South Korea exercise.
South Koreans protest China’s plan to repatriate North Koreans.
Thai police seek two more suspects over blasts. Thailand to change visa laws after Iranian spies breach.
Bomb kills 8 anti-Taliban tribesmen in Pakistan.
Pakistan torture case shows how courts are working to claim power.
China detains hundreds of Tibetans for 're-education', says human rights group.
AFRICA
Egypt recalls ambassador to Syria.
Exclusive: Algeria seizes missiles smuggled from Libya: source.
Zimbabwe's president says ‘definitely yes’ to 2012 election.
Libya PM promises families cash to quell discontent.
Somalia leaders reach agreement on re-shaping politics.
Trial of Americans in Egypt shakes ties between nations.
EUROPE
Riot police guard Greek assembly as protesters gather.
Germany prepares for 'inevitable' Greek crash. Germany drawing up plans for Greece to leave the euro.
Thousands rally for Putin before Russian election.
At least 24 killed in Russian Caucasus fighting.
Latvia rejects making Russian an official language.
Lawyers: Coke found on cruise captain's hair.
AMERICAS
Colombia drops disputed 'Military Exclusion' plan.
Mexico female presidential candidate Mota Vazquez embraces role.
Millions party at Rio Carnival.
Massive fire engulfs Honduran market. Death toll rises to 358 in Honduras prison fire.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
NYPD monitored Muslim students all over Northeast.
Jihadist training ground.
US counterterror adviser pledges support for Yemen.
al-Qaida links with SE Asia fraying.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Iran stops oil sales to British, French companies.
Greek rescue 'threatens eurozone structure'.
That's a wrap: US hails China agreement on movies.
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