Sunday, February 05, 2017

Trump Admin Imposes Sanctions On 13 People, 12 Companies In Response To Iran Missile Test

ByVIVIAN SALAMA, MATTHEW LEE Published FEBRUARY 3, 2017, 10:28 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday imposed sanctions on 13 people and a dozen companies in response to Iran's recent ballistic missile test, increasing pressure on Tehran without directly undercutting a landmark nuclear deal with the country.

Those targeted by the Treasury Department's action include various agents, companies and associates involved in procuring ballistic missile technology for Iran. Iranians, Lebanese, Chinese and Emirati individuals and companies also are now blacklisted from doing any business in the United States or with American citizens.

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