Young, Ricketts Introduce Resolution Urging European Allies to Snapback Sanctions on Iran

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) introduced a resolution urging Germany, France, and the UK, also known as the E3, to start a snapback of sanctions on Iran. The snapback sanctions would include export controls, travel bans, asset freezes, and other restrictions on those involved in Iranian nuclear and missile activities.
“Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens not only the stability of the Middle East but also the safety of the entire world,”said Senator Young.“It is time for our European allies to join us in sending a clear message that the international community will not tolerate the dangerous actions of the Iranian regime or those who enable it.”
More specifically, the resolution would:
In addition to Senators Young and Ricketts, Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Jim Justice (R-W. Va.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) also introduced the resolution.
A companion resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5).
Full text of the resolution can be foundhere.