Biden admin announces new sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran

Meantime, the House staged a vote today condemning Iran. Following its attacks on Israel last weekend at the White House, the Biden administration is announcing new sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran. Correspondent Griffin Jenkins is there tonight, Live from the north. Longade Griff. Good evening, Brad. The administration says it’s taking sweeping actions against Iran’s drone program, one of the country’s largest steel producers and automobile companies with ties to the IRGC. In a White House statement, President Biden says this. Let it be clear to all those who enable or support Iran’s attacks. the United States is committed to Israel’s security. We are committed to the security of our personnel and partners in the region, and we will not hesitate to take all necessary action to hold you accountable. But it’s unclear, Brett, how sweeping these new sanctions will be. Iran’s oil industry, which is exporting more oil than at any time in the past six years and boosting its economy by $35 billion per year, was not targeted. Republicans continue to criticize Biden. Over sanction waivers, some of which began under the previous administration. Because financial appeasement of Iran has added fuel to the fire, his administration reissued A sanctions waiver. And renewed it again last month that gave Iran access to more than $10 billion. Earlier today, US and Israeli security counterparts met virtually to discuss Iran’s planned Rafa offensive in Gaza. We’re told the two sides agreed on the shared objective of defeating Hamas and Rafa, and that the US team led by Jake Sullivan expressed concerns over various courses of actions. And as you mentioned at the other end of Pennsylvania, the House voting to formally condemn Iran for its attack on Israel, 14 members voted against it 1A Republican Thomas Massey Brett. Griff Jack is live on the North lawn. Thanks.