Library Documents on Iran's Nuclear Program
July 29, 2010
TOWNS: The committee will come to order.
Good morning, and thank you all for being here. The United States has banned nearly all trade with Iran. We have done so for good reason. The extremists who currently rule Iran are a major threat to the safety and security of their own people and to the rest of the world.
It is vitally important to the...
July 29, 2010
In my testimony, I will examine the efficacy of energy sanctions and how they can encourage the leaders of Iran to abandon their inlawful nuclear program, their training and financial support for international terrorist organizations, and their repression of they domestic political opponents.
July 29, 2010
The adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1929 on June 9, 2010 expanded significantly the breadth and depth of international sanctions in place against the Islamic Republic of Iran, establishing a strong, targeted, and comprehensive multilateral sanctions regime. It demonstrated the determination not only of the United...
July 29, 2010
Over the last several weeks, the international community and the United States have significantly enhanced our ability to apply financial pressure on Iran and obstruct its ability to further develop its nuclear capabilities. In particular, new sanctions adopted by the United Nations, United States, and allies such as the European Union (EU),...
July 29, 2010
Today, the world’s attention has turned to Iran’s defiance of the international community in pursuing its nuclear program and its sponsorship of terrorist organizations. What is less well known are those methods that the Government of Iran is using to facilitate its proliferation and terrorism activities through the world’s financial system,...
July 29, 2010
Section 102 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-195, enacted July 1, 2010) requires that no later than 90 days after the enactment of the Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) shall be revised to require a certification from each person that is a prospective contractor stating...
July 27, 2010
Question: How could the Russia MFA comment on yesterday's approval by the EU Foreign Affairs Council of additional sanctions against Iran?
July 26, 2010
Council conclusions on Iran’s nuclear programme 3029th FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 26 July 2010
July 17, 2010
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The European Council underlines its deepening concerns about Iran's nuclear programme and welcomes the adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 1929 introducing new restrictive measures against Iran.
July 12, 2010
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QUESTION: The India-Iran Joint Commission meeting took place on Thursday and Friday. And later the Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, she really was very critical of the U.S. unilateral sanctions. And she said that, to quote, "Our energy security and our attempts to meet our development needs of our people" are going to be affected. What is...