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Iran says it's cutting oil exports to France, Britain

LA Times -- The ban is preemptive retaliation against European sanctions. Meanwhile, U.S. and British officials warn against a military attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Reporting from Beirut— Iran said Sunday that it was cutting off oil exports to France and Britain in a preemptive strike against European economic sanctions, while top U.S. and British officials warned against a military attack on Iran's disputed nuclear program.

Iran's retaliatory oil ban was the latest instance of high-stakes brinkmanship surrounding Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran says its program is solely for peaceful purposes, but the U.S. and many of its allies suspect the goal is to develop weapons.

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Submitted Feb 19, 2012 By: masfast1

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