TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian reformists challenged President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hardline nuclear policy on Friday as the United States defended its imposition of tougher sanctions on Tehran for its disputed atomic work.
Washington announced sanctions on Thursday against more than 20 Iranian companies, banks and individuals as well as the Defence Ministry, hoping to increase pressure on Tehran to stop uranium enrichment and curb its "terrorist" activities.
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