Nicole GaouetteNational Security ReporterNicole Gaouette is a national security reporter for CNN Politics. Full Bio
Nicole GaouetteNational Security ReporterNicole Gaouette is a national security reporter for CNN Politics. Full Bio
US signals it may block France's Iran plan as it offers millions to tanker captains to impound Iranian oil
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