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Sanctions on Iran are indefensible

Reaping the benefits of embargoes in the name of nuclear terror By Kai Yang Shiao Graphic by Malky Currie Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons program has been a lingering issue. While the full truth is uncertain, many western countries have long suspected Iran of having nuclear ambitions. The subsequent sanctions imposed on Iran have no ethical basis, as they have exacted a serious toll on the lives of the country’s ordinary citizens. Initial sanctions aimed to cripple Iran by restricting foreign commerce beneficial for its alleged nuclear weapons program. They have, however, extended to oil embargoes by several western countries as…

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