Congress weighs restrictions on Boeing sales to Iran
A number of Democrats appear willing to join Republicans in setting conditions on aircraft sales to the Islamic Republic.
Boeing's plan to sell aircraft to Iran is experiencing bipartisan turbulence on Capitol Hill.
A number of House Democrats joined their Republican colleagues July 7 in expressing support for setting conditions before the manufacturing giant can proceed with its $17.6 billion deal to sell 80 passenger aircraft to Iran Air. The Obama administration insists it has the tools to ensure that any planes won't be diverted to unapproved purposes, but lawmakers of both parties are showing an interest in requiring Iran to meet certain criteria before the Treasury Department approves any sale.
