US Takes New Action Against Iran
July 31, 2020
6:01 am
The United States Government has expanded the scope of metals sanctions on Iran.
America has added 22 materials connected to Iranβs nuclear, military or ballistic missile programmes.
Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo made the announcement on Thursday.
The official insisted that Iranβs programmes were a grave threat to international security.
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Pompeo warned companies and individuals in both countries against transfer of the identified metals.
βThose who knowingly transfer such materials to Iran are now sanctionable pursuant to Section 1245 of the Iranian Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act,β Pompeo said.
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