Iran's oil sector growth proves U.S. sanctions' failure: minister


TEHRAN, May 13 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian minister of petroleum said on Friday the oil sector's constant growth over the past years proves that U.S. sanctions have failed.

Javad Owji addressed the opening ceremony of the 26th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition of Iran, dubbed Iran Oil Show, adding the oil industry is at the forefront of the fight against U.S. sanctions, according to the Iranian oil ministry's SHANA news agency.

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