SRES 72: A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing the full scope of Iran's malign activities, including its nuclear program, ballistic and cruise missile capabilities, weapons proliferation, support for terrorism, hostage-taking, gross human rights violations, and other destabilizing activities.
Congress: 117 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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This resolution opposes lifting specified sanctions on Iran and resolves that these sanctions may be terminated only after Iran has ceased providing support for acts of international terrorism and has dismantled its nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and related technologies.
Editorial Explainer
This non-binding resolution opposes removing US sanctions on Iran unless Iran first stops supporting terrorism, dismantles its nuclear and biological weapons programs, and halts ballistic missile development and weapons sales to other countries.
Why it matters
The resolution frames Iran policy broadly beyond nuclear issues alone, potentially complicating future diplomatic negotiations. Its passage would signal Senate opposition to any sanctions relief deal that doesn't address terrorism funding and regional military activities simultaneously.