US imposes sanctions on Iran

Title

US imposes sanctions on Iran

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:23

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the introduction of economic sanctions against Iran by the United States Government in response to the siege at the American embassy in Tehran. Includes press statement by US President Jimmy Carter (17/04/80).

Contributors

Jimmy Carter; Andrew Manderstam

Keywords

USA; Iran; Foreign affairs; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; Economic sanctions; Hostages; Foreign policy; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Sieges

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