U.S. Policy
U.S. Condemns Iran’s New Education Policy
On August 21, State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland issued the following statement condemning Iran’s new education policy.
Panetta: Iran Trains Syrian Militia
On August 14, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey held a joint press conference in Washington.
U.S. on Earthquake Aid
On August 12, 2012, the United States offered aid to Iran after two earthquakes reportedly hit almost 200 villages near the northwest city of Tabriz.
U.S. Sanctions Syrian Oil Company for Iran Support
On August 10, the United States “imposed sanctions on the Syrian state-run oil company Sytrol under the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), as amended by the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Acc
New Congressional Sanctions on Iran
On August 1, Congress voted to impose new sanctions on Iran that target companies aiding Tehran’s energy sector.
Panetta: “All options” on the table for Iran
On August 1, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta warned that “all options” are on the table for preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, including “military options.” At a joint pr
Part II: U.S. Assesses New Sanctions
Part I: U.S. Sanctions Oil Industry
On July 31, President Obama issued the following statement on new sanctions on Iranian oil and foreign financial institutions that facilitate transactions for Iranian banks.
Part II: U.S. Slams Iran on Baha’is
Part I: Iran “Horrible” on Religious Freedom
On July 30, 2012, the U.S. Department of State released its annual International Religious Freedom Report, which highlighted serious human rights violations in Iran.
