US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency

Washington blacklisted seven entities and two individuals in sanctions related to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Iranian shipping entities

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President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally, in Washington
Reuters Washington
1 min read Last Updated : Jan 15 2021 | 9:57 PM IST
The United States on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities as Washington continues to step up pressure on Tehran in the final days of US President Donald Trump's term before it ends January 20.
 
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in statements said Washington blacklisted seven entities and two individuals in sanctions related to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Iranian shipping entities, as well as slapping sanctions on Iranian entities for activities related to conventional arms proliferation.

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