INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
granted exemptions to eight countries allowing them to temporarily continue buying Iranian oil, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on
Monday, as Washington reimposed sanctions on Iran's banking, energy and shipping industries.Some of the eight countries - China, India,
Greece, Italy, Taiwan, Japan, Turkey and South Korea - include OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) member Iran's top
customers.Mr Pompeo said more than 20 countries have already cut their oil imports from Iran, reducing purchases by more than 1 million
