US announces new measures against Iran

November 09, 2012 09:23

Tightening its noose around Iran,the United States has announced a set of targeted sanctions against 17 Iranian individuals and entities related to the country's alleged human rights violations.

Within days of its re-election, the Obama administration has rolled out three set of targeted sanctions against Iran.

"Today's designations further demonstrate our resolve to put a stop to the Iranian regime's continued efforts to deny the Iranian people access to information and the ability to speak freely," said Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence David Cohen.

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