Part I: U.S. Sanctions Oil Industry
On July 31, President Obama issued the following statement on new sanctions on Iranian oil and foreign financial institutions that facilitate transactions for Iranian banks.
Part II: U.S. Slams Iran on Baha’is
Part I: Iran “Horrible” on Religious Freedom
On July 30, 2012, the U.S. Department of State released its annual International Religious Freedom Report, which highlighted serious human rights violations in Iran.
Romney: Iran "testing our moral defenses"
On July 29, U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney delivered a much-anticipated speech on foreign policy in Jerusalem.
U.S. Warns Iran about Prisoners
On July 18, the State Department expressed concern about the deteriorating condition of political prisoners in Iran. Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland issued the following statement.
Reformist Challenges Iran’s Nuclear Program
On July 10, reformist politician Abdollah Nouri openly challenged the benefits of Iran’s controversial nuclear program.
New U.S. Sanctions Target 50 Iranian Entities
On July 12, the United States announced broad new sanctions on Iranian front companies and banks linked to the proliferation of nuclear and missiles programs.