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Jimmy Carter

Economic sanctions

Sunday Apr 6, 1980
Iran

On April 7, 1980, Carter issued Executive Order 12205, imposing economic sanctions against Iran and announced further measures being taken by members of his cabinet and the American government that he deemed necessary to ensure a safe release.


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