White House says U.S. continuing to review sanctions on Myanmar

Myanmar Army armored vehicles drive in a street after the military seized power in a coup in Mandalay, Myanmar February 3, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Addressing the coup in Myanmar is a priority for the United States and a review of possible sanctions in response is ongoing, the White House said on Wednesday.

The United States has condemned the coup, and officials have said they were reviewing options including sanctions.