Iran: Rockets, Sanctions, Treaties
October 5, 2018
Key Points: ● Tensions with Iran have increased but military posture has not strengthened ● International support is needed for the Trump administration’s sanctions to be effective ● Iran is a malignant global actor but engagement with Iran is necessary for a diplomatic resolution ● There is a real risk of unintentional conflict escalation with Iran Background: Over the past two weeks, tensions with Iran have loomed large. In the final month before the U.S. reimposes harsh sanctions on the Islamic Republic, both Iran and the U.S. are on a campaign to garner support from the international community. Iran remains ... Iran: Rockets, Sanctions, Treaties