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Iran asks UN to act against ‘economic strangulation’ by U.S
News:
- Recently, Iran demanded the UN’s top court to suspend U.S. nuclear-linked sanctions against Tehran.
Important facts:
2. The Islamic Republic launched a suit at the International Court of Justice over U.S. President Donal Trump’s decision to reimpose the sanctions that had been lifted in a 2015 accord.
3. Arguments given by Iran:
- Iran accused Washington of plotting its “economic strangulation”.
- Iran says Mr. Trump’s move breaches a 1955 treaty.
- The measures were already devastating Iran’s economy and threatening the welfare of its citizens.
- The sanctions target financial transactions and imports of raw materials, cars, and aircraft.
- Iran’s lawyers urged the court to order the suspension of the sanctions .
4. Arguments given by U.S.
- Sanctions are needed to ensure Iran never builds a nuclear bomb.
