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Iran sanctions

22 articles 2017–2018

White House Watch: Trump vs. the Wall Street Journal

Michael Warren · January 15, 2018

President Trump’s administration made a significant policy move on Friday—extending the Iran deal by waiving nuclear sanctions, while simultaneously issuing new, non-nuclear sanctions against Iran in light of the recent protests there. But you’d be forgiven for forgetting all about that, because a…

Sanctions Could Derail Boeing Deal With Iran Airlines

Jeryl Bier · January 12, 2018

As the deadline draws closer for the Trump administration to decide whether or not to certify Iranian compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal and another decision on sanctions, U.S. aerospace giant Boeing will be watching with extreme interest. The outcome has the potential to scuttle a pair of…

White House Watch: Does Trump Want a 'Clean' DACA Fix?

Michael Warren · January 10, 2018

Say, where are those new sanctions on Iran? The White House was said last week to be considering new, non-nuclear sanctions against Iran in response to the anti-government and anti-regime protests—and the violent response by government forces. The administration last week did sanction five…

From Iran with Love

Jenna Lifhits · December 14, 2017

Nikki Haley on Thursday presented what she described as undeniable evidence that Iran is supplying arms to militants in Yemen and charged that Tehran is fueling conflict in Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria—activities that she said fly in the face of United Nations resolutions.

House to Vote on Sanctions Against Hezbollah, Iran

Jenna Lifhits · October 24, 2017

Lawmakers will vote this week on strengthening sanctions against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah and punishing Iran for its ballistic missile development, amid pressure from the Trump administration to come to a legislative solution related to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.