Sherman Lauds Treasury and State Iran Actions; Calls for More Designations

Statement

Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) today released the following statement today concerning a new round of designations of companies and individuals for conducting proliferation-related activities in or with Iran. The Treasury Department announcement can be found here.

"I commend the Treasury and State Departments for the action they took today to designate for sanctions several entities related to Iran.

"During yesterday's hearing with Secretary Kerry, I had lamented the fact that this type of announcement--which had been routine prior to Rouhani's election--had not happened in the last several months. This is the type of activity that needs to continue during the period covered by the preliminary agreement. It should never have been paused.

"Over the next six months plus, the U.S. needs to strictly enforce existing sanctions that are not affected by the agreement. I look forward to today's action being repeated several times in the coming months."

Source