France, China, Russia, Australia, Japan and Turkey also released statements expressing regret for Trump’s decision

A ploy to soften up Russia and Iran might inflict collateral damage on its own shale industry.

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says SA is looking to Nigeria for oil, suggesting Pretoria cut crude imports from Iran to avoid looming sanctions.

SA has significantly reduced oil imports from Iran in order to avoid penalties from the US but a fuel association says it finds this hard to believe.