Washington
United States extended six-month sanctions exemptions to Turkey and eight other countries for significantly reducing oil imports from Iran, officials said.
"Today's determination is another example of the international community's strong and steady commitment to convince Iran to meet its international obligations."
Kerry said the nine nations; China, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Taiwan, are on the exemption list because those countries have significantly reduced oil imports from Iran.
The top US diplomat also called the Tehran government to take "concrete actions" to address the concerns of the international community over the Islamic state's controversial nuclear program, warning that otherwise it would face "increasing isolation and pressure."
