U.S. Sen. Ricketts calls for stronger Iran sanctions, defends opposition to Ukraine aid
Source: Omaha World Herald
Henry J. Cordes Apr 18, 2024 Updated 3 hrs ago
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., called for stronger enforcement of American sanctions against Iran in the wake of its unprecedented air assault on Israel over the weekend.
“When (Iranians) chant ‘Death to Israel’ and ‘Death to America,’ they mean it,” Ricketts said in a conference call with reporters. “So we should take them very seriously.”
Israel said it was able to intercept 99% of Iran’s rockets and drones. But Iran still has many more such weapons in its arsenal, Ricketts said.
He said that’s why it’s important for President Joe Biden and his administration to strengthen sanctions as a deterrent against Iran’s leaders. Republicans have accused Biden of inadequately enforcing oil sale sanctions on Iran.
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