US Sows Conflict as it Piles on Sanctions Against Iran Amid Deport Plans of Iranians Facing Execution
The Trump administration is once again taking a contradictory stance in its dealings with Iran, where the regime has been accused of killing protesters. On one hand, the US Department of Treasury imposed sanctions against Iranian oil vessels under the guise of punishment for these violent actions. The Treasury announced sanctions on nine "shadow fleet vessels" which allegedly ship oil to fund regional terrorist proxies and military operations.
On the other hand, a report by MS Now revealed that the Trump administration is preparing to deport dozens of Iranians back to Iran, despite protests from human rights groups, including those who face potential execution if returned. This includes at least two gay men who fled Iran in 2019 after being arrested and facing possible death sentences for their sexual orientation.
The planned deportation raises serious questions about the authenticity of Trump's administration's solidarity with protesters in Iran, especially considering that these individuals were facing certain death under Iranian law. According to an unnamed relative of one of the Iranians set to be deported, "How can our president claim concern for protesters while doing this to innocent people and their families?"
Trump claimed last Thursday that his administration is closely watching Iran and even threatened to attack it if protesters are executed. However, he later denied reports that he had canceled 830 planned executions, which Iran's prosecutor general described as "completely false."
The sanctions announced by the US Treasury mark the second round of penalties imposed over Iranian protests since last week, when officials overseeing security forces were also sanctioned along with individuals and entities accused of laundering oil money. The administration has also recently announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran.
Protests in Iran began as demonstrations against economic hardship but have evolved into a broader movement against the regime, resulting in over 5,000 deaths, 7,300 injuries, and more than 26,800 arrests.
The Trump administration is once again taking a contradictory stance in its dealings with Iran, where the regime has been accused of killing protesters. On one hand, the US Department of Treasury imposed sanctions against Iranian oil vessels under the guise of punishment for these violent actions. The Treasury announced sanctions on nine "shadow fleet vessels" which allegedly ship oil to fund regional terrorist proxies and military operations.
On the other hand, a report by MS Now revealed that the Trump administration is preparing to deport dozens of Iranians back to Iran, despite protests from human rights groups, including those who face potential execution if returned. This includes at least two gay men who fled Iran in 2019 after being arrested and facing possible death sentences for their sexual orientation.
The planned deportation raises serious questions about the authenticity of Trump's administration's solidarity with protesters in Iran, especially considering that these individuals were facing certain death under Iranian law. According to an unnamed relative of one of the Iranians set to be deported, "How can our president claim concern for protesters while doing this to innocent people and their families?"
Trump claimed last Thursday that his administration is closely watching Iran and even threatened to attack it if protesters are executed. However, he later denied reports that he had canceled 830 planned executions, which Iran's prosecutor general described as "completely false."
The sanctions announced by the US Treasury mark the second round of penalties imposed over Iranian protests since last week, when officials overseeing security forces were also sanctioned along with individuals and entities accused of laundering oil money. The administration has also recently announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran.
Protests in Iran began as demonstrations against economic hardship but have evolved into a broader movement against the regime, resulting in over 5,000 deaths, 7,300 injuries, and more than 26,800 arrests.
I'm all confused about this whole situation... The US is like "Hey Iran, we're really upset with you" but then they're also like "Oh wait, we don't want to deport these innocent people back to a country where they might get executed". It's like the US is just trying to prove that they care about human rights or something. 
But honestly, it feels like they're just playing both sides. The sanctions and all that jazz are one thing, but then they're gonna deport people who could potentially die if they get sent back? It's like, can't we just have a straightforward approach to dealing with countries that are being, well, super unreasonable? 
... like, the US is imposing sanctions on Iran while they're trying to deport people who are literally facing execution back to a country where the regime is known for being super harsh on dissenters. It's like, how can you claim to care about freedom and human rights when you're essentially putting innocent people in harm's way? 
The US is always talking about being the champion of democracy and justice, but actions speak louder than words, right? 
This whole situation feels super hypocritical to me.
. It just doesn't add up. And have you seen the sanctions they've imposed? Oil vessels, regional terrorist proxies... it's all just so suspicious 
. I mean, if we were genuinely concerned about human rights in Iran, wouldn't we be doing more to help people like those two gay men who are being sent back? It's just not adding up, you know? 
. But then, they're planning to deport dozens of Iranians who are facing execution if returned? 
That just doesn't add up, you know? It's like the US is saying one thing (concern for protesters) and doing another (deporting people with death sentences hanging over their heads). What's going on here? Can we expect more contradictory moves from the Trump administration? 
It's like Trump's admin is playing a really complicated game of politics and it's hard to keep up with what's really going on. 
, but on the other hand, they're deporting people who are literally facing execution back to a country where they'll be tortured or killed 
. I mean, if you're gonna do something, at least have the guts to follow through on it.
. It's like they think that'll magically fix everything. Newsflash: it won't 
. The more they mess with Iran, the more conflict they'll create. And what about those innocent people who are suffering in the middle of all this? Have we forgotten about them? 
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They should b grateful for a second chance!
... it's like the whole thing is a huge joke 
. Trump's all talk and no action - claiming to care about protesters but then putting innocent lives at risk? 
... and what even is the point of these sanctions, just gonna hurt more Iranian people and economy? 
... and those 2 gay men who are being deported? my heart is literally breaking 
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if trump is really trying to help protesters he should be focusing on making it harder for them to get executed in the first place, not just tweeting about it 
, and the next they're basically giving sanctions to a country that's already got its back against protesters who are fighting for their lives 
. And then there's this deportation situation where people might literally get executed if sent back 
. And with all these sanctions and tariffs being thrown around, it just feels like a big show of aggression 
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And what about all those innocent people and families caught in the middle of this? The US is basically saying 'we care about protesters' but then doing the exact opposite to these specific individuals... it's like, can't they see how hypocritical that is? 
. I'm not buying into all the rhetoric, if you know what I mean