Iranian officials have often expressed hostility towards Israel. They don't want Israel to be present in the region and have even predicted a time when Israel will collapse. The U.S. has a responsibility to its allies, and sanctions help to constrain governments that do not align with U.S. policies.

The U.S. has a responsibility to its allies, and sanctions help to constrain governments that do not align with U.S. policies.

Governments in countries such as Iran and Cuba not only cause harm to neighboring nations and the global community but also subject their own populations to oppression. The sanctions enforced by the U.S. have the potential to compel these governments to do better to help their people. Additionally, these sanctions could pave the way for a regime change, thereby fostering the growth of democracy to an entirely new level.