Question- Against which of the following countries has the United States imposed sanctions?
(a) China, Pakistan, Russia
(b) Russia, Iran, North Korea
(c) Iraq, Syria, Lebanon
(d) Palestine, Qatar, Iraq
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On August 02, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law new sanctions against Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
- The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill to this effect by 419-3 and the senate passed this bill by 98-2.
- This step has been taken in response to Russia’s alleged intervention in the US Presidential election 2016, and Iran and North Korea’s nuclear programs.
- According to this bill, the House will have the power to cancel any decision taken by the President.
Related Links:-
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/07/25/politics/iran-sanctions-bill/index.html
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia-idUSKBN1AI1Y4?il=0