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Iranian lawmakers considered legislation that would overhaul Iran’s anti-money laundering regime to comply with standards promulgated by the Financial Action Task Force, but the proposals have met opposition from hardliners seeking to block the country from joining the intergovernmental group, Radio Farda reported. More Iran would have to end its meddling in Syria and Yemen, halt the development of ballistic missiles, release western hostages and fully disclose the extent of its nuclear program before the United States removes sanctions against the country, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a speech cited by the Financial Times. More Swiss companies...