I think GP means the US sanctions. On that note, what bad thing would happen if the US simply lifted them?

pessimizer 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

We'd run the risk that they'd be successful.

bpt3 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

A regime that has antagonized the US and mistreated its subjects for decades would obtain more resources.

xg15 a day ago | parent [-]

So... you punish a regime for mistreating its subjects - by mistreating its subjects even more?

	▲	bpt3 a day ago \| parent [-]
		It's the less bad option, because it should lead to the end of the regime. The alternative is giving the regime more resources to continue or even expand its policies.