Two Senators Preparing New Iran Sanctions

Arutz Sheva ^ | 10/12/13 | Elad Benari

[Eleutheria5]

Lawmakers in the United States continue to show determination in passing new sanctions on Iran, despite the nuclear deal that was reached with it several weeks ago.

Reuters reported on Monday that two senators are preparing legislation to impose new sanctions on the Islamic Republic in six months if the interim deal on its nuclear program goes nowhere.

The Democratic chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Robert Menendez, and Republican Senator Mark Kirk are close to agreeing on legislation that would target Iran's remaining oil exports, foreign exchange reserves and strategic industries, their aides said on Monday, according to Reuters.

The legislation, which faces an uphill battle amid opposition from the White House, would seek to limit the ability of President Barack Obama's administration to waive sanctions on Iran. It would also re-impose sanctions if Tehran reneges on an interim deal struck last month.

A senior Republican Senate aide, speaking on condition of anonymity, called the legislation "an insurance policy to protect against Iranian deception."

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[Eleutheria5]

Senators with backbone. I hope it's catching.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Eleutheria5.

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