March 2013 By Ari Kattan Updated by Usha Sahay U.S. Sanctions against Iran in Chronological Order Hostage crisis sanctions (1979-1981): During the Iranian hostage crisis, a series of executive orders blocked Iranian government property and prohibited certain transactions with Iran. These measures were revoked in 1981. Iran designated as a state sponsor of terror (1984): […]
Fact Sheet: Statements Against a Military Attack on Iran
Updated by Usha Sahay U.S. Military Officials “The current U.S.-led push to force Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions through steadily increasing economic and diplomatic pressure is beginning to show results and it would be “premature” to resort to military force.” -Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, January 26, 2012 “After […]
Persistence is Critical in Diplomatic Negotiations with Iran
By Laicie Heeley This post originally appeared on the Truman Project’s Doctine Blog on June 20, 2012. After years of largely unsuccessful diplomatic efforts, one can hardly be blamed for feeling a little cynical about the latest round of negotiations with Iran. But though the discussion has yet to lead to a breakthrough, it is […]
Advocates for War Might Look Before They Leap on Iran
By Laicie Heeley Over the past few weeks, pronouncements and threats concerning Iran’s nuclear program have become increasingly worrisome. Inflammatory remarks by the US and Israel have elicited an equally inflammatory response from Iran, and the end result is anyone’s guess. The tension has been building for months, and recently some top American officials have […]
