Trump says `absolutely broken` Iran will face major new sanctions
(The Guardian Iran)

US president says move will be made on Monday as Iran warns it may step up nuclear activitiesDonald Trump has pledged that Iran´s `absolutely broken` economy will face `major` new sanctions on Monday, as Iran countered it would take further steps to increase its nuclear programme unless Europe does more to shield it from US pressure over the coming fortnight.The US president claimed that Iran wanted to negotiate because of the relentless economic pressure from sanctions. Tehran has so far rejected any talks while sanctions remain, and there was no sign of relief on Sunday. Despite calling off airstrikes that had been planned in reprisal to the downing of a US drone on Thursday, tensions in the Gulf remain high. Related: Global markets braced for turmoil as US prepares Iran sanctions (May 5, 2019)  Continue reading...