Ukraine and other former Soviet states opposed ending the suspension, which began with the annexation of Crimea. Russia had threatened to quit the group if it were not reinstated.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Trump Threatens ‘Obliteration’ of Iran, as Sanctions Dispute Escalates
President Hassan Rouhani vowed that Tehran would not be intimidated. His words drew a blistering warning from the White House.
Iranians Greet Latest Sanctions Imposed by U.S. With Mockery
Both hard-liners and reformers argued that the new sanctions would have little practical impact. One Iranian joked on Twitter: “The only people left to sanction are me, my dad and our neighbor’s kid.”
Trump Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Adding to Tensions
The sanctions are meant to prevent some top Iranian officials from using the international banking system, but the move is largely symbolic.
Bolton Warns Iran Not to ‘Mistake U.S. Prudence and Discretion for Weakness’
The warning by the national security adviser, John Bolton, came after President Trump called off a military strike against Iran for shooting down an American drone.
Facing Intensifying Confrontation With Iran, Trump Has Few Appealing Options
The administration is relying first on economic sanctions to change Tehran’s behavior. But it continues to weigh military or cyberattacks.
The Week in Business: Stocks Hit a Record High, and Facebook Wants to Replace Your Bank
Plus, tensions with Iran reach a boiling point and Trump’s meeting with China’s president.
In Trump’s Iran Response, Some See a Dangerous Ambiguity
As diplomats try to ratchet down tensions, some of them worry that hard-liners in Iran could be emboldened to further test President Trump’s resolve.
In Trump’s Iran Response, Some See a Dangerous Ambiguity
As diplomats try to ratchet down tensions, some of them worry that hard-liners in Iran could be emboldened to further test President Trump’s resolve.
Friendlier Days for North Korea and China? Maybe Not
On the surface, all seemed warm as Kim Jong-un played host to Xi Jinping this week. So why didn’t the Chinese leader stay longer?