LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Two top Chinese shipping lines severed ties with Iran as tough new U.S. sanctions over the country's disputed nuclear programme came into effect on Monday, leaving the country increasingly dependent on front companies and overland routes. Many of Iran's imports, including food and consumer goods, arrive by ship, either directly ...

Feb 11 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday announced new sanctions on a Chinese businessman and several companies for selling toIranitems banned under U.S. laws aimed at curbing that country's missile program. A notice published on the Federal Register website marks at least the third time since 2006 that Li Fangwei, also known as Karl Lee, has ...