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U.S. sanctions are expected to be announced against Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif later this week that could vastly complicate Iran's diplomatic efforts.

If the White House goes after the officials and entities appointed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it could choke off Iran's diplomatic options -- and deal another blow to its fragile economy.

Sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader Go Beyond Symbolism

If the White House goes after the officials and entities appointed by Ali Khamenei, it could choke off Iran's diplomatic options -- and deal another blow to its fragile economy.

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The U.S. and the Balance of Power

The United States, reacting to the shooting down of a U.S. unmanned aerial vehicle last week, launched two sanctions-related salvos against Iran on June 24. It layered sanctions on top of those already targeting commanders in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which are unlikely to have more than a limited effect on the Iranian economy. The second set of sanctions, targeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his appointees, could bite much deeper than typical sanctions issued by the United States by hampering Iran's engagement with the world and damaging its economy.

GUIDANCE

Sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader Go Beyond Symbolism

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