The U.S. sanctions returning on November 5 target an Iranian government that uses its money to fund terrorism rather than support its people. “I want to deliver a message to the long-suffering people of Iran,” President Trump has said. “The people of America stand with you.”

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. will make sure certain “humanitarian-related transactions” involving Iran will continue.






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