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Trump said the sanction will deny the Iranian Supreme leader access to financial instruments.
In the Middle East, which is already coping with the Qatar-Saudi Arabia tensions, comes another pressure point.
The ballistic missile launch was the first by Iran since Trump became President.
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By weakening Sharif, the corps commanders could have a final say in important matters like relations with India, dealing with Taliban militants, interacting with Americans and once again achieving strategic depth in post-NATO Afghanistan. Which is why they may be behind the unrest in Pakistan led by Imran Khan and Dr Tahirul Qadri, says Shahzad Raza.