President Trump's Executive Order on Iran and the 'Maximum Pressure' Policy
President Trump signed an executive order reinstating the 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran, imposing financial sanctions to limit Iranian regime's influence and support of terrorism. The order is part of a series of foreign policy initiatives that include withdrawing from UN agencies. The article also highlights Iran's funding of terrorist groups and the retaliatory actions taken by Iran against Trump and his administration, including a court ruling for compensation and calls for Trump's assassination.
Key Points
- Reinstatement of 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran
- Financial sanctions to keep money out of the pockets of the Iranian regime
- Iran's funding of terrorist groups
- Retaliatory actions by Iran against Trump and his administration
Pros
- Imposing financial sanctions to limit Iranian regime's influence and support of terrorism
- Designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization and eliminating IRGC Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani
Cons
- Retaliatory actions by Iran against Trump and his administration, including court rulings and calls for Trump's assassination