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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Fatima Hussein

US issues new sanctions targeting Iran and Venezuela after Trump’s military strike threat

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela for allegedly contributing to Iran's drone trade and ballistics program.

The Treasury Department said the latest measures are intended to support the reimposed United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, further squeezing the Islamic Republic. Iran has long insisted its nuclear program is peaceful.

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