US Senate Republicans block Iran sanctions vote
wants bill to show military option "on the table" (Recasts with vote, adds senator comments) WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans blocked new economic sanctions on Iran's oil sector on Thursday, saying they needed more time to study revisions, a surprise move that drew anger from Senate Democrats who had expected unanimous approval ahead of Iran talks on May 23. "I feel I've been jerked around," Democratic Leader Harry Reid said on the Senate floor after the Republican objection. But Senate Republican Leader Mitch ...
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