Staff Reports
The Biden administration is moving quickly to impose new sanctions on Iran. The White House shared this news on Wednesday. The goal is to deter Iran from being aggressive towards Israel and U.S. allies. National Security Council Advisor Jake Sullivan made the announcement about pressing new sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone program. This decision comes after previous weapons sanctions against Iran were allowed to expire last year.
Biden Admin Scrambles To Impose New Penalties On Iran After Letting Weapons Sanctions Expire https://t.co/Fzm7vHhwDL via @dailycaller
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Many people have criticized the Biden administration for not renewing United Nations sanctions against Iran’s drone and missile program in October. They believe that not imposing these sanctions would only benefit Iran. The new sanctions are being prepared by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The aim is to penalize Iran for its recent attacks on Israel. In response to an Israeli airstrike in Syria, Iran launched a number of drones and missiles into Israel. The majority of these were intercepted or missed their intended targets.
Critics have pointed out that Iran was able to resume testing its drone and ballistic missile program after previous sanctions expired. They were also allowed to transfer weapons technology to other countries, including Russia. Some believe that the Biden administration has been too lenient towards Iran. They argue that by not enforcing oil sanctions and providing Iran with access to billions of dollars, the administration is not taking a strong enough stance against Iran’s hostile actions.
In the face of mounting criticism, the Treasury Department has not yet provided a comment on the situation. The Biden administration’s approach to dealing with Iran continues to be a topic of controversy. Some feel that more decisive action should be taken to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities. This news highlights the ongoing challenges in U.S.-Iran relations and the complexities of handling international conflict.
