Iran Returns to Its Negotiating Stall

After Friday’s talks, the U.S. imposed sanctions on 15 entities, two people and 14 vessels involved in the illegal oil and petrochemical trade. Half the vessels were previously identified by the private watchdog group, United Against Nuclear Iran, as evading sanctions. This is a good move, and the U.S. “armada” sent to the region gives President Trump the option of enforcing a Venezuela-style embargo. Otherwise, talk is cheap for Iran’s regime.