US hits Iran with new sanctions
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States imposed new sanctions Iran Tuesday, targeting the Islamic republic's Revolutionary Guard and its energy and shipping sectors over Tehran's nuclear and weapons activities. Sanctions were placed on entities linked to the guards corp, which is seen as a key driver of Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program. Those targeted included guards member Parviz Fattah, a former energy minister, as well as a raft of financial firms. The Treasury Department also hit Iran's economically vital energy sector, sanctioning ...
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