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Sunday, August 31, 2014

US imposes new sanctions on 30 groups with ties to Iran

US imposes new sanctions on 30 groups with ties to Iran

By Nicholas Tomsho on Aug 30, 2014 03:51 pm
[JURIST] US National Security Council [official website] spokesperson Caitlin Hayden announced [press release] on Friday that the White House is placing new sanctions on over 30 organizations and individuals with ties to Iran. The sanctions come as the US continues to negotiate with Iran regarding the future of the country's controversial nuclear energy program. Five Iranian banks and several aviation and shipping companies accused of aiding Iran's nuclear program or supporting terrorism in the Middle East have been targeted. The...   +read more

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