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US blocks Iran's nuclear chief from Vienna conference

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The United States has blocked Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, from attending a conference in Vienna. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that Eslami was denied entry to Austria because he is a "sanctioned individual" and that his request for a waiver was refused. Iranian state TV reported that Eslami and his delegation were obstructed by the US while en route to Vienna. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a major power against an individual from another nation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US blocks Iran's nuclear chief from Vienna conference

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US blocks Iran’s nuclear chief from Vienna meeting

    Iran’s nuclear chief was blocked from attending an annual conference on Monday at the headquarters of the UN’s nuclear agency in Vienna after US pressure, both Washington and Tehran said. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed to reporters that Washington had applied pressure…

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