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Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 0900 GMT to 1700 GMT, September 17, 2018.

Iran nuclear deal

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Washington’s pullout of the Iran nuclear deal jeopardizes peace and security in the region and across the globe. Ali Akbar Salehi said Washington’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear agreement is a blatant breach of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and a violation of international law. He said the US decision has imperiled the fate of the deal, which, he said, is a unique science-diplomacy achievement. He added that the US move has fueled the international community’s anger at Washington’s unilateralism. Salehi was addressing the 62nd Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna.

China US trade row

China’s foreign ministry says the country will respond, if the United States imposes new tariffs on Chinese goods. Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang also said any talks with the US must take place on equal footing. Reports say US President Donald Trump is set to unveil new tariffs on 200 billion dollars of imported Chinese goods this week. The expected announcement has already affected stock markets in Asia. China's main Shanghai Composite index lost over one-point. That’s the lowest close in nearly four years. Markets in Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore also saw drops. Trade tensions have been high in the past months amid protectionist policies of the Trump administration. The policies have seen increased tariffs on imports to the US, prompting retaliation by targeted countries such as China.

UK May's warning

British Prime Minister Theresa May says an alternative to her Brexit deal is no deal. May made the comment in response to criticisms from within her Conservative Party. Critics of May’s plan are concerned about a possible hard border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic after Brexit. The European Union has pledged to work on a scheme that would make sure border checks would be minimal but the issue is still a moot point between the two sides. The UK will be leaving the European Union in March next year.

Slamming Twitter duplicity

Iran lashes out at Twitter over its decision to close down accounts of many Iranian individuals. Twitter accuses the Iranians of supporting the government as part of an alleged influence operation. In a tweet, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Twitter closed down the accounts while letting members of a US-backed anti-Iran group keep theirs. The top diplomat added, Twitter would rather shutter the accounts of terrorists who seek to topple the country’s government. The MKO is responsible for the death of nearly 17,000 Iranians after the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979.

MH17 mystery

Russia says it has evidence showing the missile that brought down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine in 2014 belonged to the Ukrainian army. The Russian defense ministry spokesman also shared findings of investigators who say many of the videos allegedly showing the route of the missile launcher were fabricated. Konashenkov said the evidence will be sent to Dutch investigators in charge of an inquiry into the shootdown of the Malaysian passenger plane. The incident killed all 298 people on board the plane. Ukraine blamed it on Russia. Moscow has repeatedly denied the accusation.

IMF Brexit warning

The International Monetary Fund’s chief warns about the consequences of Brexit for the UK economy. Christine Lagarde said Brexit’s impact is to blame for the slowdown in Britain’s economic growth. Lagarde said the UK government must immediately address a wide range of economic issues or its economy will be vulnerable to more damage. Meanwhile, the British prime minister has warned her opponents in parliament there is no alternative to the potential deal with the EU over Britain’s exit from the bloc. More than 80 British lawmakers have threatened to reject a final deal on Brexit in Parliament if Prime Minister Theresa May does not change her policy in talks with the EU.

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