US Economic and Financial Sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran

Caf Dowlah

doi:10.1017/9781009471381.007

6 - US Economic and Financial Sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 March 2025

Caf Dowlah

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This chapter delves into the intricate saga of Iran – a Middle Eastern country – under US economic and financial sanctions initiated in 1979 and periodically renewed due to Iran’s nuclear aspirations. The chapter traces historical events from the Tehran Hostage Crisis to the post-Khomeini era, shaping US–Iran dynamics across administrations. It covers the JCPOA of 2015, the Trump Administration’s withdrawal, and re-imposition of sanctions. The legal dimensions of unilateral and multilateral sanctions are explored, presenting diverse perspectives on their complexities within international law. Examining repercussions, the chapter scrutinizes their effects on Iran’s economy and populace under economic blockade over the decades.

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Sanctions and Tehran Hostage Crisis Iranian sanctions and the JCPOA Iran–US Claims Tribunal Sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programs Iranian sanctions and international law

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Information: Economic and Financial Sanctions of the United States
Legal Perspectives
, pp. 196 - 233

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009471381.007 [Opens in a new window]

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Print publication year: 2025

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