Hoeven Statement on Extension of Sanctions on Iran
Senator Opposed Administration’s Iran Nuclear Agreement
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement following the enactment of the Iran Sanctions Extension Act, which extends sanctions on Iran through 2026.
“We are committed to our Middle Eastern allies, especially Israel, which is why I continue to support efforts to curtail Iran’s attempts to destabilize the region. Sanctions remain one of the most effective ways to address Iranian belligerence. Congress originally passed legislation in 1996 requiring the President to sanction any entity that invests in Iran’s energy sector. These sanctions would have expired this month if we had not acted.
“Early this month, the Senate voted 99-0 to pass an extension of these sanctions, ensuring that Iran continues to be penalized as long as they propagate terror. This builds on our continued opposition to formalizing relations with the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism.
“Last year the Administration and Iranian government reached an agreement to lift several financial sanctions not addressed by the sanctions we have extended. We subjected that agreement to Senate approval before it could go into effect, and last September, I joined a bipartisan majority of senators in voting to oppose the agreement. That vote was ultimately filibustered and, without Senate consent, the Administration implemented the agreement under an executive order.”
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WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement following the enactment of the Iran Sanctions Extension Act, which extends sanctions on Iran through 2026.
“We are committed to our Middle Eastern allies, especially Israel, which is why I continue to support efforts to curtail Iran’s attempts to destabilize the region. Sanctions remain one of the most effective ways to address Iranian belligerence. Congress originally passed legislation in 1996 requiring the President to sanction any entity that invests in Iran’s energy sector. These sanctions would have expired this month if we had not acted.
“Early this month, the Senate voted 99-0 to pass an extension of these sanctions, ensuring that Iran continues to be penalized as long as they propagate terror. This builds on our continued opposition to formalizing relations with the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism.
“Last year the Administration and Iranian government reached an agreement to lift several financial sanctions not addressed by the sanctions we have extended. We subjected that agreement to Senate approval before it could go into effect, and last September, I joined a bipartisan majority of senators in voting to oppose the agreement. That vote was ultimately filibustered and, without Senate consent, the Administration implemented the agreement under an executive order.”
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