", U.S. sanctions penalize even indirect forms of trade with Iran. Moreover, INSTEX personnel and operations could be made subject to additional U.S. sanctions or sanctions designations." - Congressional Research Service: Iran: Efforts to Preserve Economic Benefits of the Nuclear Deal crsreports.congress.gov February 26, 2019
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