New GAO Report on Iran Sanctions

Iran Sanctions: Impact in Furthering U.S. Objectives Is Unclear and Should Be Reviewed, GAO-08-58, December 18, 2007.

  • “The 2006 U.S. National Security Strategy stated that the United States faces challenges from Iran, including Iran’s proliferation efforts and involvement in international terrorism. To address these concerns, the United States employs a range of tools, including diplomatic pressure, a military presence in the Gulf, and sanctions. A U.S. sanction is a unilateral restriction or condition on economic activity imposed by the United States for reasons of foreign policy or national security. We were asked to review (1) U.S. sanctions targeting Iran and their implementation, (2) reported sanction impacts, and (3) factors limiting sanctions. To conduct the review, we assessed trade and sanction data, information on Iran’s economy and energy sector, and U.S. and international reports on Iran, and discussed sanctions with U.S. officials and Iran experts.”

    • Related CRS Reports:

  • The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), Updated November 15, 2007
  • Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses, December 5, 2007

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