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| | **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> |
| | + | *Despite recertifying the Iran nuclear deal,<ref>Multiple references: |
| | + | *[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/17/trump-administration-says-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html Trump administration says Iran complying with nuclear deal but defying its spirit]. ''Fox News''. July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017. |
| | + | *Boyer, Dave (July 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/17/trump-administration-says-iran-is-in-compliance-wi/ Trump administration says Iran is in compliance with 2015 nuclear deal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration imposed sanctions on 18 Iranian individuals and entities for supporting the nation's non-nuclear weapon programs and support for terrorists.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | + | *Bredemeier, Ken (July 18, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-sanctions-iranians-while-recertifying-nuclear-/3948962.html US Sanctions Iranians Even After Recertifying Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 18, 2017. |
| | + | *Lederman, Josh (July 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/18/us-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html US sanctions more Iranians, but nuclear deal stands for now]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 18, 2017. |
| | + | *Dorell, Oren (July 18, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/07/18/trump-adds-new-sanctions-iran-targeting-ballistic-missiles-and-support-terrorism/487583001/ Trump sanctions Iran over missiles, terrorism after saying it complies with nuclear deal]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 18, 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: |