US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran Following Attack on Israel
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The United States imposed new sanctions on Iran's drone program and sixteen associated individuals.
For Context: Last week, Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, firing 185 drones, 110 surface-to-surface missiles, and 36 cruise missiles, the bulk of which were intercepted by the efforts of Israel, with help from the United States, United Kingdom, and Jordan. The attack was widely regarded as a failure. Following the attack, President Joe Biden reportedly dissuaded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from retaliating, telling him that the U.S. would not support a counterattack.
Key Quotes: In a statement released by the White House, Biden said the sanctions target entities affiliated with the “Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s Defense Ministry, and the Iranian government’s missile and drone program.” Biden concluded, “Let it be clear to all those who enable or support Iran’s attacks: The United States is committed to Israel’s security. We are committed to the security of our personnel and partners in the region. And we will not hesitate to take all necessary action to hold you accountable.”
How the Media Covered It: CNN (Lean Left bias) framed the new sanctions as a sign of the U.S.’s commitment to supporting Israel's security against Tehran's aggression. The New York Post (Lean Right bias) focused on Biden’s decision not to impose sanctions on oil, Iran’s “top export.” The article noted, “Higher US gas prices could undermine Biden’s bid for a second term in November.” This summary was developed with the help of AllSides' AI technology.
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From the Center
U.S. unveils new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program following Israel attackThe Biden administration on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone program for its recent attack on Israel.
The sanctions target 16 individuals and two entities involved in Tehran’s drone production. Companies involved in the country’s steel industry and providing vehicles to Iran’s military were also targeted.
“Today, in coordination with the United Kingdom and in consultation with partners and allies, we are taking swift and decisive action to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.
From the Left
US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attackThe United States slapped new sanctions Thursday on 16 people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program as it looks to punish Tehran for last weekend’s attack on Israel.
The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer that supplies Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, which were used in the onslaught, as well as companies that service the engines and individuals associated with providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces throughout the Middle East.
The Treasury Department also said it was punishing five companies associated with Iran’s steel industry and three subsidiaries...
From the Right
Biden announces sanctions on Iran drones, steel — without hitting lucrative oil incomePresident Biden announced sanctions against Iranian steel and drone companies as well as 16 individuals Thursday in response to last weekend’s aerial attack by Tehran against Israel — after years of similar Iranian drones pummeling Ukraine and without clamping down on Iran’s lucrative oil exports.
Leading Republicans and Democrats in Congress have asked Biden to consider going after Iranian petroleum revenue in response to Tehran’s support of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, but the latest announcement does not address the country’s top export, on which Biden previously eased sanctions....
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