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Meaningful purpose in meaningless sanctions

Though the new sanctions on Iran are unlikely to make a substantial difference in the status quo, the U.S. should still implement them as a show of ideological consistency.

Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) • September 30, 2019

In the wake of an Iranian-sponsored attack on vital Saudi-Arabian oil facilities, President Donald Trump announced tighter sanctions on Iran. Despite the fact that these sanctions are unlikely to bring about any meaningful change, the United States should continue to enact them. HOW LONG HAS THIS...