The U.S. sanctioned 14 more Iranian officials
Brian Nelson, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, announced in a statement yesterday, Wednesday, that the Biden administration sanctioned 14 Iranian officials following the violent suppression of nationwide protests in Iran.
Part of the statement noted that forty days after the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, Iranians continue to bravely protest against the brutal suppression and internet shutdown.
The United States is imposing new sanctions on Iranian officials overseeing organizations involved in violent crackdowns and killings, including those of children, as part of our commitment to hold all levels of the Iranian government accountable for its repression. It is noteworthy that these sanctions target commanders of the Revolutionary Guard and intelligence officials, according to NBC News.