Iran asks UN to act against ‘economic strangulation’ by U.S

Iran asks UN to act against ‘economic strangulation’ by U.S

News:

1. 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.