Permanent Sanctions on Iran: Blocking Relief Until Assassination Attempts Cease
This law permanently locks in severe economic sanctions against Iran, including trade restrictions and asset freezes, and maintains the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Crucially, the President is prohibited from waiving or reducing these sanctions unless Iran certifies it has not supported assassination attempts against US officials, US citizens, or Iranian residents for five years. This measure tightens security and economic policy toward Iran, directly linking sanctions relief to the protection of American lives.
Key points
Key economic sanctions targeting Iran's sectors (oil, steel, banking) are made permanent and cannot be modified or lifted.
Sanctions relief is strictly forbidden unless Iran proves a five-year period free of supporting assassination attempts against US persons or residents.
The designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Foreign Terrorist Organization remains in effect indefinitely.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3028
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-10-04