Trump defends Iran sanctions: ‘I am asking for world peace, nothing less’

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President Trump on Tuesday defended his decision to reimpose sanctions against Iran, and said the U.S. will shut out any company that does business with Tehran.

“These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed, and in November they ratchet up to yet another level. Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States. I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!” Trump wrote on Twitter.

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