Implications of US sanctions on Iran

With presidential elections due later this year, the US President, Mr Barack Obama, has to be seen to be acting “tough” on Iran's nuclear ambitions. The Iranians haven't helped their own cause by threatening to “wipe out” Israel and supporting radical Arab groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Virtually, all of Iran's Sunni Arab neighbours also fear Iranian intentions, and share international concern on the want of transparency in its nuclear programme.

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