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"I have determined that additional sanctions are warranted, particularly in light of the deceptive practices of the Central Bank of Iran and other Iranian banks to conceal transactions of sanctioned parties, the deficiencies in Iran's anti-money laundering regime and the weaknesses in its implementation, and the continuing and unacceptable risk posed to the international financial system by Iran's activities," Obama said in a letter to Congress.
The executive order, described as a further step in the U.S. effort to isolate Iran, prevents any assets deemed to be in U.S. control - including foreign branches of American banks - from being transferred, paid, exported or withdrawn.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/06/us-iran-usa-assets-urgent-idUSTRE81519Q20120206
SunsetDreams
(8,571 posts)MattSh
(3,714 posts)Wonder where the Iranians learned that from. Some banks that must be experts, no doubt...
woo me with science
(32,139 posts)SunsetDreams
(8,571 posts)woo me with science
(32,139 posts)And I see a pattern of provocation and saber-rattling that is highly predictable in this political climate.
In fact, many of us predicted this last year.
SunsetDreams
(8,571 posts)I don't see saber-rattling.
Saber-rattling to me would be if President Obama instead said, "Hey Listen Iran, and listen good, if you don't stop right now, we are sending in the military for action". A threat of Military action could be argued as saber-rattling. You predicted this Executive Order last year? That's what the OP is about.
woo me with science
(32,139 posts)SunsetDreams
(8,571 posts)On edit: I do see your point. I should have asked...Would you rather we invade, do nothing or sanction?
I have a feeling that you would not want us to invade. Sorry for the poorly constructed question.
MineralMan
(146,248 posts)will have on Iran, but it's a step the President can take that doesn't involve military force.
SunsetDreams
(8,571 posts)It might not have an impact on them at all, but it doesn't involve military force.
quinnox
(20,600 posts)that they no doubt have lined up and ready to go against our beautiful country, the USA. I feel safer already. And I promise to turn in any Iranians I see lurking around the house or neighborhood.