News Alert: Trump administration hits Iran with more sanctions in first concrete response to the attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq

The sanctions were widely anticipated, as President Trump had publicly vowed to impose them after the missile attacks this week at bases housing U.S. military personnel in Iraq. The United States has sanctioned more than 1,000 Iranian individuals, companies and organizations since Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal and began a "maximum pressure" campaign to force Tehran to change its policies.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 10, 10:50 AM     Trump administration hits Iran with more sanctions in first concrete response to the attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq The sanctions were widely anticipated, as President Trump had publicly vowed to impose them after the missile attacks this week at bases housing U.S. military personnel in Iraq. The United States has sanctioned more than 1,000 Iranian individuals, companies and organizations since Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal and began a "maximum pressure" campaign to force Tehran to change its policies. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071