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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
US in July 2016 imposed sanctions on whom of the following
A
Kim Jong-il
B
Kim Il-sung
C
Kim Jong-Un
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At present there are three main authorities imposing sanctions: the United Nations, the European Union and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

Detailed explanation-2: -The United States has imposed restrictions on activities with Iran under various legal authorities since 1979, following the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

Detailed explanation-3: -Economic sanctions are used as a tool of foreign policy by many governments. Economic sanctions are usually imposed by a larger country upon a smaller country for one of two reasons: either the latter is a perceived threat to the security of the former nation or that country treats its citizens unfairly.

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