US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Companies and Individuals

Summary

The US Secretary of State has designated several Iranian companies and individuals for engaging in sanctionable activities, imposing sanctions as a result, in accordance with the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 and the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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