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European Powers Propose New Iran Sanctions to Meet Trump Ultimatum
(Reuters) Robin Emmott and John Irish - Britain, France and Germany have proposed fresh EU sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles and its role in Syria's war, according to a confidential document sent to EU capitals on Friday. The proposal is part of an EU strategy to save the 2015 nuclear deal. President Trump delivered an ultimatum to the European signatories on Jan. 12. It said they must agree to "fix the terrible flaws of the Iran nuclear deal" or he would refuse to extend U.S. sanctions relief on Iran on May 12. A diplomat said the proposal also reflects frustration with Tehran: "We're getting irritated. We've been talking to them for 18 months and have had no progress on these issues."