Tehran, YJC. An international affairs analyst has said that the US has made room for political allegations against Iran in recent sanctions due to the upcoming presidential elections.

Mehdi Motaharinia said in an interview with Mehr News Agency
"They pursue pressurizing Iran to control other crises like the Syrian crisis
and current developments in Afghanistan and Iraq.”
He provided comments on the issue of coping with Iran by the
American ruling power as "This crisis in the ruling power emerged within the
framework of Barack Obama’s initiation to pwer.”
Motaharnia pointed out that Obama is a threat to Iran, saying
"In the Obama administration a smart power is being used against Iran which is
a synergy of soft and hard powers.”