On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
The sanctions were brought about to force Iran to the conclusion that building a nuclear weapon was not in their best interests.
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congress.govThe sanctions were brought about to force Iran to the conclusion that building a nuclear weapon was not in their best interests.
Smith explains the rationale behind sanctions on Iran regarding nuclear weapons.
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