Pompeo Creates Iran Action Group as Sanctions Tighten on Regime

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a press briefing at the State Department in Washington, on Aug. 16, 2018. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the creation of the Iran Action Group on Aug. 16, to be headed by Brian Hook, who will serve as special representative for Iran.

“Our hope is that one day soon, we can reach a new deal with Iran,” Pompeo said at a press briefing. “But we must see major changes in the regime’s behavior, both inside and outside of its borders. The Iran Action Group will drive daily objectives on these issues.”