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| − | *The Trump Administration took actions against [[Iran]]. | + | *The Trump Administration took actions against [[Iran]]: |
| | **February 3, 2017—After Iran tested a ballistic missile in apparent violation of a UN Security Council resolution, the Trump Administration instituted unilateral economic sanctions against 13 Iranian individuals and 12 companies.<ref>Torbati, Yeganeh (February 3, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-usa-idUSKBN15H253 Trump administration tightens Iran sanctions, Tehran hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Taylor, Guy (February 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/3/donald-trump-slaps-sanctions-iran-missile-test/ Trump slaps sanctions on Iran over missile test]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref> | | **February 3, 2017—After Iran tested a ballistic missile in apparent violation of a UN Security Council resolution, the Trump Administration instituted unilateral economic sanctions against 13 Iranian individuals and 12 companies.<ref>Torbati, Yeganeh (February 3, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-usa-idUSKBN15H253 Trump administration tightens Iran sanctions, Tehran hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Taylor, Guy (February 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/3/donald-trump-slaps-sanctions-iran-missile-test/ Trump slaps sanctions on Iran over missile test]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref> |
| | **May 17, 2017—The Trump Administration imposed additional sanctions on an Iranian national, an Iranian company, a Chinese national, and three Chinese companies (because of Chinese dealings related to Iran's nuclear program).<ref>Muñoz, Carlo (May 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/17/trump-admin-rolls-out-new-sanctions-against-iran/ Trump admin. rolls out new sanctions against Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref> | | **May 17, 2017—The Trump Administration imposed additional sanctions on an Iranian national, an Iranian company, a Chinese national, and three Chinese companies (because of Chinese dealings related to Iran's nuclear program).<ref>Muñoz, Carlo (May 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/17/trump-admin-rolls-out-new-sanctions-against-iran/ Trump admin. rolls out new sanctions against Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref> |
| − | *The Trump Administration took actions against [[Russia]]. | + | *The Trump Administration took actions against [[Russia]]: |
| | **February 2017—Two U.S. government-run media outlets began broadcasting in Russian in an attempt to counter Russian propaganda.<ref>Multiple references: | | **February 2017—Two U.S. government-run media outlets began broadcasting in Russian in an attempt to counter Russian propaganda.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Lopatka, Jan (February 8, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-rfe-idUSKBN15N13Y Radio Free Europe, Voice of America launch new Russian-language TV channel]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017. | | *Lopatka, Jan (February 8, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-rfe-idUSKBN15N13Y Radio Free Europe, Voice of America launch new Russian-language TV channel]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017. |