Over the past few years, tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions have reached unprecedented levels. The following is a condensed history of U.S. sanctions against Iran:1970sIran’s nuclear ambitions date back to the 1960s. Then-President Jimmy Carter imposed sanctions on Iran after a group of militant students stormed the American embassy and took hostages. The brazen act was a response to Carter allowing the highly unpopular Shah of Iran to receive medical treatment in the U.S.1980sThe U.S. State Department added Iran to its list of state sponsors of terrorism and increased sanctions. The Trump administration informed nations they will no longer be exempt from U.S. sanctions if they continue to import oil from Iran.

Source: Fox News February 06, 2020 23:57 UTC