Sending Message to Iran, House Approves Tougher Sanctions

July 31, 2013

Author: 

Rick Gladstone

Publication: 

New York Times

Four days before the inauguration of Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation by an overwhelming margin that would severely punish importers of Iranian oil, further restrict Iran’s ability to use overseas accounts, and sanction anyone doing business with the country’s automotive, mining, construction, and engineering sectors.  The bill, known as the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act, now moves to the Senate for consideration.