TEHRAN (Basirat): An American writer said it would be “very dangerous” for Iran to join the Financial Action Task Force at this time, noting that the European parties of the JCPOA would withdraw from the nuclear agreement if Iran refuses to join the international watchdog.

TEHRAN (Basirat): A Finnish political economist and author deplored the US sanctions due to be re-imposed on Iran in November as “illegal and illegitimate” and said all countries should stand up to defend Tehran against Washington or else they could become the next victim.