No. 2 House Dem: 'disappointed' in Iran sanctions delay
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}House Minority Leader Steny Hoyer chided the Obama administration for its decision to delay new Iran sanctions Saturday, in light of a recent alleged violation.
"I am disappointed that the Administration has delayed punitive action in response to Iran's recent ballistic missile tests," Hoyer, a Maryland Democratic Congressman said in a statement.
Hoyer's criticism made him one of the most senior Democrats to fault Obama administration on the move and represents an unsual break with the White House.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"The recent missile tests, along with the firing in proximity to a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf, raise serious concerns about whether Iran will adhere to the remainder of its commitments [under the Iran deal]," Hoyer said.