Iran says U.S. "oppressive" sanctions won't achieve ends

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani submits a budget bill to Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani during a session at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 25, 2018. Rouhani said on Tuesday that the U.S. "oppressive" sanction pressures against Iran won't achieve their ends. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz)