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Why are sanctions imposed?
Sanctions are economic penalties one country or group imposes on another, often to pressure them into changing policies or behaviour. The new American sanctions on Iran aim to limit their access to international finance and trade, hoping to influence their government's actions, particularly regarding their nuclear programme or regional stability.
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