Washington, DC – The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions under its anti-proliferation and counterterrorism programs, targeting several entities in Iran and Russia. These sanctions are part of Washington’s policy to increase pressure on those it accuses of supporting activities that threaten security and stability.
Sanctions within non-proliferation programs
The U.S. Treasury Department website explained that the sanctions were imposed under its anti-proliferation and counterterrorism programs and target entities in both Iran and Russia.
However, the initial announcement did not disclose all details about the targeted entities or the nature of their activities.
These measures are part of the US system aimed at curbing activities related to weapons proliferation.
They also target support for organizations or networks designated by the United States as terrorist entities.
Financial and commercial restrictions
The sanctions are expected to impose restrictions on financial and commercial transactions with the listed entities.
This includes freezing any assets under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibiting US individuals and companies from dealing with them. In addition, the measures may, in some cases, target individuals who do business with the listed entities.
The United States uses these sanctions as one of its primary tools for economic and diplomatic pressure, aiming to exert pressure on entities it deems to be violating its security policies.
Continuing the policy of pressure
The new sanctions come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and both Tehran and Moscow.
The US administration is relying on successive rounds of economic measures to target networks and entities it accuses of involvement in weapons proliferation or supporting terrorism.
There has been no official comment yet from Iran or Russia regarding the new sanctions announced on the US Treasury Department’s website.
