News Alert: U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister, a dramatic step bound to escalate tensions

The move by the Trump administration to punish Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had been anticipated after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said last month that President Trump had directed him to sanction Zarif. But the sanctions were delayed after State Department officials argued that would close the door to diplomacy.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jul 31, 4:31 PM     U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's foreign minister, a dramatic step bound to escalate tensions The move by the Trump administration to punish Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had been anticipated after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said last month that President Trump had directed him to sanction Zarif. But the sanctions were delayed after State Department officials argued that would close the door to diplomacy. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071