Sen. Kennedy Praises EU for Iran Sanctions, Urges US Leadership

EU's 'Snapback' Sanctions on Iran

• 🇪🇺 The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have announced they will trigger 'snapback' sanctions on Iran.
• 🎯 These sanctions are reimposed because Iran reneged on the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by continuing to develop nuclear weapons.
• 🗓️ The EU nations plan to reimplement these sanctions, which target Iranian banking, shipping, oil, and arms, at the end of the current month.

Iran's Continued Support for Terrorism

• 🇦🇺 Australia has recently expelled Iran's ambassador and designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
• 💥 This action followed incidents where individuals connected with Iran firebombed a synagogue and struck a kosher deli in Sydney.
• 🌍 Iran continues to be a state sponsor of terrorism, despite international efforts.

Need for US Leadership in Enforcement

• 🇺🇸 Senator Kennedy emphasizes that reimposing sanctions is only part of the solution; enforcement is crucial.
• 🚫 He expresses doubt that a United Nations committee will effectively enforce these sanctions due to potential blocks from Russia and China.
• 🤝 The United States needs to take the lead in enforcing these sanctions, working with European allies to ensure they are taken seriously.

Economic Pressure on Iran

• 💸 The goal is to economically pressure the Iranian regime, referred to as needing to "choke them to death economically."
• 💡 The principle highlighted is that "what you allow is what will continue," underscoring the need for decisive action.
• 🙏 Kennedy thanks European allies for their action but urges the US to ensure these sanctions are not only reimposed but also effectively enforced.