Sanctions against Iran and Chinese companies US Secretary of State September 26, 10:08
The US Secretary of State Pompeio has announced that it will impose sanctions on Chinese companies that deal with Iran amid the attention that the dialogue between the US and Iran leaders will be realized. Was emphasized anew.
Secretary of State Pompeio spoke at an event related to Iran in New York on the 25th.
In this, he stressed, “Many countries realize that the more Iran counterattacks, we should increase the pressure. As long as Iran continues to act threatening, sanctions will not be lifted and will be further strengthened.” Did.
On top of that, as a new measure, the government has strengthened its efforts including penalties so that foreign companies are not involved in the business involving Iran's elite units and revolutionary defense teams, and six companies in China and Hong Kong that have transported Iranian crude oil. And announced that sanctions will be imposed on five people
In addition, Secretary Pompeio said, “The United States needs cooperation from other countries. All countries have a duty to take action,” calling for cooperation in activities to protect the freedom of navigation in the Persian Gulf.
Although attention is being paid to whether a dialogue between President Trump and Iranian President Rohani will be realized in line with the United Nations General Assembly, the United States reemphasized its policy not to relax the maximum pressure on Iran.