New York Times: U.S. to Restore Sanctions on Iran Following Withdrawal From Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said it would restore sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear accord at midnight on Monday, ratcheting up pressure on Tehran while worsening a divide with Europe.
The new sanctions are a consequence of President Trump’s decision in May to withdraw from the nuclear deal with world powers. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that the goal was to get Iran to change its ways — including ending all nuclear enrichment and curbing its weapons programs, as well as ending its support of brutal governments or uprisings in the Middle East.
European officials have said that the Iran nuclear agreement is crucial to their national security. International inspectors have concluded that Iran is complying with the accord.
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WNU Editor: It looks like these sanctions have already claimed their first casualty. Iran has given up on supporting its currency .... Sanctions Threat Forces Iran to End Effort to Support Rial (Bloomberg). Iran is also remaining undeterred .... Iran's Rouhani says negotiations with sanctions 'makes no sense' (AFP). More here .... Iran FM says Trump, Bin Salman, Netanyahu are 'isolated' (AFP).
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