To voice its objection to Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, the Obama administration developed a host of penalties that halted economic relations. These penalties are best described as

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The penalties developed by the Obama administration to stop Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons are best described as sanctions, which involve halting economic relations with the country as a form of punishment. Diplomacy, deterrence, containment, and intermestics are not accurate descriptions of these actions.

To Voice Its Objection to Iran's Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons