The United States is taking action to pressure Iran over its nuclear program and activities across the Middle East. President Donald Trump announced economic sanctions against Iran Monday night. The measures went into effect Tuesday. International restrictions against Iran were lifted as a result of a deal negotiated with world powers in 2015. Under that agreement, Iran promised to limit its nuclear activities for 15 years. In return, other countries offered to lift strong international sanctions, including financial restrictions. President Trump has strongly criticized the agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Shortly after the latest sanctions took effect, he wrote on Twitter, “I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!”
What does sanction mean?
a type of board game
measure put in place to cause a country to obey international law, usually by limiting or banning trade
a measure put in place to control where military ships can dock
a breed of horse
The measures went into effect when?
last week
last year
last month
Tuesday
Under that agreement, Iran promised to limit its nuclear activities for 15 years.
sugar imports
nuclear activities
international communication
religious decrees