US Imposes Sanctions on Additional Iranian Officials

The U.S. State Department and Treasury imposed new sanctions on Iranian officials linked to the government’s violent repression of anti-regime protests, expressing support for the Iranian people’s calls for change. The sanctions target six officials, including interior minister Eskandar Momeni Kalagari, and an investor accused of embezzling significant funds. The Treasury criticized the Iranian regime’s economic mismanagement and prioritization of its military endeavors over citizens’ needs. Amidst these developments, Iran’s currency plummeted to a record low against the dollar.

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