EghtesadOnline: Iraq’s economy is so closely linked to Iran’s that Baghdad intends to ask Washington for permission to ignore some US sanctions on its neighbor, Iraqi government and central bank officials said.

EghtesadOnline: South Korea will continue its negotiations with Washington to receive exemptions from US sanctions against Iran as ties with Tehran, particularly in the energy sector, are crucial for Seoul, says the East Asian nation's ambassador.

EghtesadOnline: Germany will continue to offer export and investment guarantees for companies doing business with Iran, its economy ministry said on Monday, adding that Berlin remained in dialogue with the US on exemptions for German companies from Iran sanctions.