Why US impose sanctions on Iran?
The US has imposed sanctions against Iran in response to the Iranian nuclear program and Iranian support for Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestine Islamic Jihad, that are considered terrorist organizations by the US.
When did US impose sanctions on Iran?
The United States has imposed restrictions on activities with Iran under various legal authorities since 1979, following the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.
What was the purpose of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal?
According to this framework, Iran would redesign, convert, and reduce its nuclear facilities and accept the Additional Protocol (with provisional application) in order to lift all nuclear-related economic sanctions, freeing up tens of billions of dollars in oil revenue and frozen assets.
What is the speed of ballistic missile?
A typical intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) will have a range of 8000-10,000 km and a speed of around 7 km/s.
Why has the US imposed sanctions on Iran’s missile programme?
The United States has imposed sanctions on several entities it says are involved in obtaining supplies for Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
Who are the key suppliers to Iran’s missile program?
Mammut Industries and Mammut Diesel are key producers and suppliers of military-grade, dual-use goods for Iran’s missile programs.
Does Mammut industries support Iran’s ballistic missile development?
Since early 2000, Mammut Industries has supported the production of ballistic missile equipment for Iran’s AIO and specifically, Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG), Iran’s primary developer of liquid propelled missiles. As of late-2019, Mammut Industries continued to support SHIG’s production of ballistic missile equipment.
Who is Mohammad Ali Hosseini and why are US sanctions against him?
In a statement on Wednesday, the US Treasury Department said the sanctions target an Iran-based procurement agent, Mohammad Ali Hosseini, and his network of companies that it accused of procuring “ballistic missile propellant-related materials”.