Saturday, January 16, 2021

In The Final Days Of The Trump Presidency, US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran

CNBC/Reuters: US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency 

 * The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation. 
 * In a statement later on Friday, Pompeo said he was also increasing the scope of metals-related sanctions against Iran administered by the State Department. 
 * Those who knowingly transfer 15 materials which the State Department says are used in connection with Iran’s nuclear, military or ballistic missile programs, including certain types of aluminum and steel, would be subject to sanctions, he said. 

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation. 

They are the latest in a series of measures aimed at stepping up pressure on Tehran in the waning days of President Donald Trump’s administration, which ends on Wednesday. 

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6 comments:

B.Poster said...

What's the point? They're only going to be removed and/or ignored by all. Even symbolism makes no difference. Trump will be or won't be convicted by the Senate. I'd estimate 60/40 odds of conviction by the Senate and even if he isn't he's not going to be able to run again or have any influence in US leadership.

Jac said...

B.Poster,
You have a point and I agree with you. That said, it will be always a difficulty to explain why US has to cancel theses sanctions. Biden will show weakness and that's important for future decision against China.

B.Poster said...

Jac,

Biden also knows he's expected to "show weakness" and he knows China "has the goods" against his son and he expects to "be tested" by Russia and China. Furthermore he knows that all foreign leaders know his team stole the election. At the behest of his team, a cyber attack against Solar Winds has been invented and blamed on Russia and his team came up with a "Reichstag fire" incident that they blamed on team Trump even though it was their operatives who did it. As such, Biden and his team will act rough against China on day one. They've already tried to act tough against Russia and failed to impress. I'm sure China isn't going to be impressed either but a father must protect his son. God help us all!!

Anonymous said...

When Biden is there, he knows he shows weakness. Sometime after mid or late afternoon, he not there.

Sundowner effect.

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