US lifts sanctions on Israeli firm in Iran sale
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The United States is lifting sanctions on an Israeli firm accused of selling an oil tanker to Iran, but still maintains those selling the ship should have known better.
Iran is Israel's mortal enemy and the object of US and international sanctions over its disputed nuclear program. Billionaire brothers who are among Israel's richest men said the $8.5 million deal was conducted unwittingly with an Iranian shell company. (AP)
