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US sanctions on Iran

The US and Iran: Playing With Fire

Enrico Carisch
• August 13, 2018

With the recent reimposition of its sanctions against Iran, the United States is clearly violating its obligations under the United Nations resolution that endorsed the Iran nuclear agreement. While the Security Council has taken note and Iran has formally responded, …

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The Sanctions War Heats Up: US vs. the World

Enrico Carisch
• May 22, 2018

Mike Pompeo, in his first speech as Donald Trump’s new secretary of state, threatened United States’ allies: “You should know that we will hold those doing prohibited business in Iran to account.” Pompeo, speaking at the conservative Heritage Foundation in …