US to impose 'aggressive' sanctions against Iran 1/12/2018 10:32:28 AM The US would focus more on removing Iranian-backed troops from the country. Catch news, 12 January 2018 -- The United States is mulling to impose aggressive sanctions against Iran to curtail its influence in Syria. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Satterfield in a testimony before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee said that the country would focus more in removing Iranian-backed troops from the country. 'We are deeply concerned with the activities of Iran, with the ability of Iran to enhance those activities through a greater ability to move material into Syria. And I would rather leave the discussion at that point,' Satterfield said. When questioned about the actions to be taken to remove Iranian troops from Syria, Satterfield added, 'It's a combination of measures. First and foremost it is aggressive sanctioning ...