Countdown – Administration keeps pressure on Iran
Look we have known about the Iranian Revolutionary Guard for years. For over 10 years, we have known that they supported terrorism. Bush and the neocons (put Romney in that category) have opening written about their plans. They wanted to start a transformation in the Middle East. Iraq was just the start. Now, on to Iran.
David Shuster is sitting in for Keith Olbermann. He interviews PJ Crowley from the Center for American Progress (PJ has been on my radio show. He is extremely knowledgeable and sensible.)
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From CNN.com:
The United States imposed stiff sanctions against Iran on Thursday, targeting two Iranian military groups and a number of Iranian banks and people it accuses of backing nuclear proliferation and terror-related activities.
“What this means is that no U.S. citizen or private organization will be allowed to engage in financial transactions with these persons and entities,” Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said. “In addition, any assets that these designees have under U.S. jurisdiction will be immediately frozen.”
Rice and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson made the announcement in a brief appearance before reporters on Thursday morning. (more…)
