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U.S. Tells UN Court Re-imposition of Iran Sanctions Is Legal
(AP) Mike Corder - U.S. State Department legal advisor Jennifer Newstead urged judges at the International Court of Justice on Tuesday to reject an urgent request by Iran to order the suspension of sanctions re-imposed by the U.S. in May. Newstead said the U.S. re-imposition of sanctions against Iran was a legal and justified national security measure that cannot be challenged at the court. "The United States does intend, lawfully and for good reason, to bring heavy pressure to bear on the Iranian leadership to change their ways. We do this in the interests of U.S. national security as well as in pursuit of a more peaceful Middle East and a more peaceful world."