Karine Jean-Pierre: ‘This Administration Has Not Lifted a Single Sanction on Iran’

Reporter: “And so, Iran, obviously, we saw what happened today. They also have an active plot to assassinate one of the candidates in the U.S. election, which could be seen as a direct election interference. Is there any talk of consequences for Iran in terms of limiting their revenue, going after their oil exports?”

Jean-Pierre: “So, look, you heard Jake speak to this on what — there will be consequences. You heard Jake say this. This is an ongoing situation. He had to get back to his desk to make sure that he continues to monitor what’s happening, occurring, having conversations with his counterparts as well in Israel. But this administration has not lifted a single sanction on Iran. We cannot forget that. Rather, we continue to increase pressure. That’s what we have seen. Our extensive sanctions on Iran remain in place, and we certainly will continue to enforce them. And you heard from the National Security Adviser. You heard what he said today.”

Reporter: “But Iran’s oil exports have reached record levels now. One report showing 3.2 million barrels per day, according to OPEC. That’s about $90 billion a year. So when do we cut off that revenue?”

Jean-Pierre: “We have not lifted any — a single sanction. If anything, as I said moments ago, we increased pressure. That’s what we have been doing.”