Seemingly, President Obama is committed to unravel the decades-long tense relationship with Tehran. He along with key figures of his administration continuously warned Congress of imposition of any new round of unilateral sanctions against the country. In his latest move he openly threatened to veto the possible sanction on Tehran’s oil industry by Congress. 26 senate members have signed a new sanction scheme against Tehran’s oil industry. Jay Carney, the spokesman of the White House said that government frequently told Senate to avoid any economic sanctions at the present highly sensitive period.

Based on the deal made between Tehran and six great global powers – US, UK, France, Germany, Russia and China; EU, US and United Nations Security Council will avoid any new sanctions against the country. Earlier this month, several organizations and individuals were included in sanction list of the US who violated the redline set by country of doing business with Tehran. The measure sparked criticisms among conservative layers in Iran, arguing that United States was not trustable to make deals with it. Some radical newspapers branded as lack of US commitment to 6 months long deal made with 5+1 and asked stoppage of negotiation process. Following the action, Abbas Araqchi, Tehran nuclear negotiator returned with his team from Vienna which was interpreted as country’s anger against US.

On the other side, the US responded that it did not violate its commitment arguing it was not new but part of previous sanctions. President Obama who ostensibly likes to bring down the level of tension with Tehran remained silent, largely, to discourage hardliner senators of imposing new sanctions.

So, definitely any possible new sanction against Tehran technically will mean lack of interest and willingness of the US to resolve the decades long mutual relation problems. Additionally, it will strengthen the radical and conservative fronts in Islamic Republic and will deal a major blow to government of President Hasan Rohani who by his serious and sincere efforts could have opened doors of hope of getting the country out of isolation.

Moreover, unlike earlier time, till now the international community is happy with Tehran steps. Any side blamed for violation of deal will buy opposition of international community. Hence, President Obama will try his best, even if he becomes compelled to use his veto right, to a give chance to government of Hasan Rohani bring a fundamental change in his country’s foreign relation.