Senate Democrats Open to New Sanctions on Iran After Latest Missile Test

Published January 31, 2017 6:05pm ET



Top Democratic lawmakers are calling for strong action in response to Iranian ballistic missile activity after Tehran conducted another test-fire over the weekend, its first since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, according to statements provided to THE WEEKLY STANDARD.

The declarations come as legislation that would impose new sanctions on Tehran for non-nuclear activities, including ballistic missile development, winds its way through Congress.

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