Ricketts Announces Legislation Pushing European Allies to Snapback U.N. Sanctions on Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced legislation that would urge our European allies to initiate the snapback of U.N. sanctions on Iran. Ricketts made the following comments while on a conference call with Nebraska media:

“Recently, President Trump took executive action to restore maximum pressure against Iran. He directed the Treasury and State Departments to try and drive Iran’s oil exports to zero – which will stop their ability to fund terrorism,” Ricketts said. “He also directed our UN Ambassador to pressure our allies to ‘complete the snapback of sanctions and restrictions on Iran.’ President Trump’s actions will make our country safer. But he can’t do it alone. Our allies, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, also known as the E3, will need to do the same.

“That’s why I will soon introduce legislation pushing our European allies to initiate a snapback of U.N. sanctions on Iran. These snapback sanctions would include export controls, travel bans, asset freezes, and other restrictions on those involved in Iranian nuclear and missile activities,” Ricketts continued. “My legislation would deliver a strong message to our European allies: they need to step up. Iran’s possession of a nuclear weapon would threaten our security and the security of our allies. Snapback sanctions are key to ensuring that President Trump’s maximum pressure policy is successful.”

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