- guardian.co.uk,
- Wednesday 4 January 2012
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Source: Reuters
A state department spokesperson hailed European governments' decision to impose a ban on imports of oil from Iran. The move is a potentially serious blow to the already unsteady Iranian economy and a significant escalation in the international pressure on the Tehran government. Europe is the second-biggest customer for Iranian crude after China, buying about 450,000 barrels a day