{"id":219155,"date":"2020-05-28T11:08:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T10:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=219155"},"modified":"2023-01-24T03:55:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T02:55:48","slug":"u-s-slaps-new-sanctions-on-irans-regime-terminating-jcpoa-sanctions-waiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/nuclear\/u-s-slaps-new-sanctions-on-irans-regime-terminating-jcpoa-sanctions-waiver\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on Iran\u2019s Regime, Terminating JCPOA Sanctions Waiver"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_219156\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-219156\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Department-of-State\" class=\"size-full wp-image-219156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Department-of-State.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. Slaps New sanctions on Iran\u2019s regime, terminating JCPOA sanctions waiver \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Department-of-State.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Department-of-State-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Department-of-State-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Department-of-State-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Department-of-State-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-219156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Department of State<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n Wednesday\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">announced\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/keeping-the-world-safe-from-irans-nuclear-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">press release<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he has ended the sanction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0wai<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">v<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">er related to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with world powers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will be effective in 60 days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Uni<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ted States withdrew from this accord<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ction or JCPOA, in 2018, citing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0regime\u2019s malign behavior<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Yet, there were some sanction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">waivers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, I am announcing the end of the sanctions waiver covering all remaining JCPOA-originating nuclear projects in Iran \u2013 the Arak reactor conversion, the provision of enriched uranium for the Tehran Research Reactor, and the export of Iran\u2019s spent and scrap research reactor fuel. The sanctions waiver covering these activities will end following a final, 60-day wind-down period allowing companies and entities involved in these activities to cease their operations.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">said\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secretary Pompeo.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am also announcing the designation of Majid\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agha\u2019i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Amjad Sazgar pursuant to E.O. 13382 for engaging or attempting to engage in activities that have materially contributed to, or pose a risk of materially contributing to, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Sazgar is the Managing Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran entity responsible for the industrial-scale production of uranium enrichment gas centrifuge machines. In 2019, Sazgar managed and supervised the installation of centrifuges at Iran\u2019s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. Through these activities, Sazgar has contributed to Iran\u2019s continued provocative and destabilizing expansion of its nuclear capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agha\u2019i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has also been centrally involved in Iran\u2019s uranium enrichment centrifuge\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">operations, and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a manager in the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran subsidiary responsible for research and development of advanced centrifuges.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe Iranian regime has continued its nuclear brinkmanship by expanding proliferation-sensitive activities. These escalatory actions are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unacceptable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and I cannot justify renewing the waiver for these JCPOA-related activities as a result. The regime\u2019s nuclear extortion will lead to increased pressure on Iran and further isolate the regime from the international community. Moreover, Iran\u2019s nuclear personnel need to make a choice \u2013 work for Iranian proliferation organizations and risk being sanctioned or put their skills to work for the Iranian people in pursuits outside of the proliferation realm,\u201d added Secretary Pompeo.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Later<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, during the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/briefing-with-special-representative-for-iran-and-senior-advisor-to-the-secretary-brian-hook-and-assistant-secretary-for-international-security-and-nonproliferation-dr-christopher-a-ford-o\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State Department&#8217;s daily\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">briefing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Brian Hook, the U.S. Special Representative for Iran<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0said:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Secretary Pompeo terminated the nuclear waiver for three remaining Iran nuclear-related projects.\u00a0 This includes the Arak reactor conversion, the provision of enriched uranium for the Tehran research reactor, and the export of Iran-spent and scrap research reactor fuel.\u00a0 The decision will take effect after a 60-day wind-down<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;In 2019, Sazgar managed and supervised the installation of centrifuges at Iran\u2019s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant.\u00a0 He also managed uranium centrifuge activities that have contributed to Iran exceeding its enriched uranium stockpile in excess of its nuclear deal commitments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agha\u2019i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has also been centrally involved in Iran\u2019s uranium enrichment centrifuge operations and is a manager in the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran subsidiary that is responsible for research and development of advanced centrifuges.\u00a0 As a result of this action today, these two individuals have been added to Treasury\u2019s SDN list,&#8221; Ambassador Hook added.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;We are taking these actions now because the regime continues to use its nuclear program to extort the international community. The Iranian regime\u2019s threats are designed to intimidate nations into accepting Iran\u2019s usual violent behavior for fear of something worse.\u00a0 We refuse to play by Iran\u2019s rules,&#8221; said Ambassador Hook.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While referring to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iranian<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">economy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> devastation due to the regime&#8217;s policy of pursuing a nuclear bomb and wasting the national wealth, Ambassador Hook said Iran\u2019s economy is especially grim because of the autocratic rule of the ayatollahs has proven to be an economic catastrophe for the Iranian people.\u00a0 Exports are down, the economy is in deep contraction, the budget is facing unprecedented pressures\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">government\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cannot fix, and access to foreign reserves is minimal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this regard, Mr. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/A_Jafarzadeh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alireza Jafarzadeh<\/a>, deputy director of the U.S.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Representative Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncrius.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NCRI-US<\/a>)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0wrote on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">witter: \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long overdue and a commendable decision to deprive the Iranian regime of undue resources which the mullahs used to further enhance their nuclear weapons program, empower their proxies in the region, and suppress the Iranian people.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Long overdue and a commendable decision to deprive the Iranian regime from undue resources which the mullahs used to further enhance their nuclear weapons program, empower their proxies in the region, and suppress the Iranian people. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uLn4K56sRf\">https:\/\/t.co\/uLn4K56sRf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alireza Jafarzadeh (@A_Jafarzadeh) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/A_Jafarzadeh\/status\/1265743300365033472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Iranian regime used the JCPOA and the western governments\u2019 policy of appeasement to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increase its meddling in the Middle East.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The NCRI, using the information obtained by the<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/pmoi-mek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> People&#8217;s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK)<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0stared a campaign in 2002 to prevent\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aggressive, virulently sectarian and repressive religious fascism from obtaining nuclear weapons capability, and saving Iran, the region, and the world from the horrors of such a scenario.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indeed, were it not for the Iranian Resistance\u2019s stunning revelation of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Natanz uranium enrichment site and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arak Heavy Water facility in August 2002, and subsequent revelations, which unveiled the extent to which the regime\u2019s clandestine nuclear weapons work had advanced, and which triggered inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and ensuing measures by the United Nations Security Council, the mullahs would have had the bomb by now and the fate of the Middle East and the world would not\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">en<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the same.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo,&nbsp;on Wednesday&nbsp;announced&nbsp;in a press release&nbsp;that&nbsp;he has ended the sanctions&nbsp;waiver related to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal with world powers&nbsp;which&nbsp;will be effective in 60 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