Discusses legislative history, provisions, interpretations, and implementation of P.L. 107-24, the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), which mandates U.S. penalties against foreign companies determined to have invested in Iran energy sector; and identifies enhancements to ISA under P.L. 111-195, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act. Examines ban on U.S. trade and investment with Iran, "targeted financial measures" of Treasury Department, terrorism list designation-related sanctions, proliferation-related sanctions, U.S. efforts to promote divestment, U.S. sanctions and other efforts intended to support Iran opposition, and blocked Iranian property and assets. Provides comparative analysis of relationship of U.S. to international and multilateral sanctions, and examines overall effect of U.S., UN, and other country sanctions.
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