The United States has announced new sanctions against Iran for the killing of peaceful protesters.
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- The United States has introduced new sanctions against Iran in response to the killing of peaceful protesters.
- The sanctions target nine vessels of Iran's “shadow fleet” and the companies that own them.
- The US Treasury Department aims to disrupt the financing of terrorist activities and reduce profits for the Iranian regime.
US announces new sanctions against Iran
The US Treasury Department said the sanctions would apply to nine vessels of Iran's "shadow fleet" as well as the companies that own them.
All property and assets of sanctioned entities and individuals located in the United States or owned or controlled by US persons will be blocked.
The US Treasury Department added that the restrictions are aimed at reducing the Iranian regime's profits.
This revenue, which rightfully belongs to the Iranian people, is instead being diverted to fund regional terrorist proxies, weapons programs, and security services, rather than the basic economic services that the Iranian people have boldly demanded.
Last week, the US administration announced a package of sanctions against Iran, targeting those who led the country's brutal crackdown on anti-government protests.
