President Donald Trump has ratcheted up economic pressure on Tehran but appears to be wavering on military action
The US Treasury has sanctioned five Iranian security officials it says were involved in “violence and cruel repression” against citizens. The move comes as US President Donald Trump appears to be climbing down from threats of military action against Iran.
The sanctions target Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, and several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and law enforcement commanders. The Treasury also sanctioned another 18 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran evade oil…
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