Why the U.S. Labeled Iran's Guard Corps as Terrorists

The video discusses the US government's historic decision to sanction Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, marking the first time an arm of another government has been sanctioned for terrorism. The sanctions aim to weaken Iran's influence in the Middle East and reduce its revenue from oil exports, which funds regional conflicts. The video also explores the balance between imposing sanctions and maintaining stability in the global oil market, as well as the US's strategy to achieve zero imports of Iranian crude. The discussion concludes with the US's stance on granting waivers for limited cooperation with Iran.

What is significant about the US sanctioning the IRGC?

• It is the first time the US has sanctioned a European ally.

• It marks the first time the US has sanctioned an arm of another government for terrorism.

• It marks the first time the US has sanctioned a religious organization.

• It is the first time the US has sanctioned a non-state actor.

How has the US withdrawal from the JCPOA affected Iran's oil exports?

• It has had no impact on Iran's oil exports.

• It has increased Iran's oil exports significantly.

• It has reduced Iran's oil exports by one and a half million barrels.

• It has doubled Iran's oil exports.

What is the US goal regarding Iranian crude imports?

• To reduce imports to zero.

• To double the imports for economic growth.

• To maintain current levels of imports.

• To increase imports to stabilize the market.

What is the US strategy regarding oil waivers in 2019?

• To grant more waivers to stabilize the market.

• To grant no waivers and aim for zero imports.

• To increase the number of waivers compared to 2018.

• To grant waivers only to European countries.

What is the expected trend for the oil market in 2019 according to the US?

• Demand will exceed supply.

• Supply will exceed demand.

• Supply and demand will be equal.

• The market will remain volatile.