Expanding Iran Sanctions

摘要

President Obama says the interim deal Iran struck with the U.S. and other world powers in November to temporarily freeze its nuclear program-in exchange for limited relief from sanctions-is a crucial step toward a far-reaching agreement to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions. But some Democrats and Republicans in Congress, suspicious of Iran's intentions, are pushing for even tougher sanctions they say will help force the country's leaders to unwind their enrichment program.