Iran's nuclear program has been the subject of contention with the West since 2006 over suspicions of its intentions. The UN Security Council imposed sanctions against select companies linked to the nuclear program, thus furthering the country's economic isolation.Farnaz Fassihi: Iran's Economy Feels Sting of Sanctions. The Wall Street Journal, October 12, 2010. Retrieved October 13, 2010. Sanctions notably bar nuclear, missile and many military exports to Iran and target investments in oil, gas and petrochemicals, exports of refined petroleum products, as well as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, banks, insurance, financial transactions and shipping.Iran nuclear talks back on, in Geneva next week . Agence France Presse (AFP), November 30, 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
Iran's nuclear program has been the subject of contention with the West since 2006 over suspicions of its intentions. The UN Security Council imposed sanctions against select companies linked to the nuclear program, thu,s furthering the country's economic isolation.Farnaz Fassihi: Iran's Economy Feels Sting of Sanctions. The Wall Street Journal, October 12, 2010. Retrieved October 13, 2010. Sanctions notably bar nuclear, missile and many military exports to Iran and target investments in oil, gas and petrochemicals, exports of refined petroleum products, as well as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, banks, insurance, financial transactions and shipping.Iran nuclear talks back on, in Geneva next week . Agence France Presse (AFP), November 30 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2010.