The “Waive-and-Slap” Approach to Iran

President Donald Trump’s administration slapped fresh sanctions on Iran on Tuesday, shortly after certifying the country is technically complying with the nuclear deal — a move that experts say is a key part of the White House’s approach until the comprehensive review of Iran policy is completed.

The Treasury Department targeted 18 entities and individuals for “engaging in support of illicit Iranian actors or transnational criminal activity.” Those included activities backing Iran’s military and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as well as organizations involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program, according to the department.

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