BBC reported that the U.S.A. extended economic sanctions against Iran that had been established in 1979.

This is a technical decision which means that the U.S.A. President extends the operation of this document every year. However, this year the extension of the normative document has coincided with Teheran’s refusal to send its uranium for enrichment to Russia which the U.S. and a number of other countries insisted on.

The U.S. had imposed sanctions against Iran in November 14, 1979. It happened after Islamic Revolution in Iran and after U.S. Embassy officials were held hostage in Teheran. Back then 63 U.S. diplomats and 3 civilians were detained by the officials of the Islamic Republic. The American officials tried to solve the conflict by force and performed a military operation “Eagle Claw”. However, it was unsuccessful. The hostages were not released. Moreover, 8 American pilots died and 5 military helicopters were taken over by the Persians.

The hostages were released after the so-called Algerian Agreements were concluded between the U.S.A. and Iran through intermediary of Algerian government on January 19, 1981. They had spent 444 days in captivity.

The Agreements also set several fundamental principles of improving relations between the U.S.A. and Iran. In particular, the U.S.A. promised to not interfere in Iran’s internal affairs, to drop commercial sanctions, and to unfreeze its blocked bank accounts. Iran, in its turn, promised to pay off its foreign debt to the U.S.A.

However, Washington believes that Teheran does not carry out these agreements. Moreover, it develops a nuclear program that puts the whole world at risk. Diplomatic relations between Washington and Teheran have not been established yet. In addition to this, there are international sanctions against Iran.