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Kerry rejects Iranian criticism of US sanctions

 

DAVOS - US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday rejected Iranian criticism of Washington's use of economic sanctions, saying they are imposed when appropriate.

 

Kerry said US penalties against Iran and other nations have been "used judiciously and effectively" and will continue to be used in the future.

 

"We have made it very clear that we use sanctions when we think they are appropriate in order to counter behavior that we believe has broken the law or has challenged the United Nations Security Council or threatened the United States and we stand by our sanctions," Kerry told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.

 

"We think they have been used judiciously and effectively and we are looking to move on now to put to test the willingness of Iran and other countries in the region to try to reduce tensions and move in a different direction."

 


פרסום ראשון: 01.21.16, 16:38