06 Aug '18 at 9:31 pm #17657
Keymaster
US to reimpose sanctions on Iran as expected will go into force at 12:01 AM Tuesday
US senior administration official adds:
Snap back sanctions to target purchase of US bank notes, gold and precious metals trade, steel, coal, auto industry
Sanctions will continue to bring significant financial pressure on Iran’s economy
US policy is not to force Iran regime change but seek to modify the Iranian government’s behavior
Trump is ready to meet with Iranian leadership any time
US is not looking to grant exemptions or waivers, but will examine requests on a case-by-case basis