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The President of the United States imposes stricter sanctions on this country's metal industry.
A)
Japan
B)
Iran
C)
India
D)
Germany

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Iran


The President of the United States, Donald Trump on May 8, 2019 imposed harsher sanctions on the iron, copper, steel and aluminium industry of Iran. The move is aimed at stopping Iran from pursuing its nuclear interests and acquiring nuclear weapon and intercontinental ballistic missiles. The Trump administration withdrew from the nuclear deal stating that it had failed to protect American national security interests and enabled Tehran's malign behaviour.

Published On : July 12, 2021
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