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US hits Iran with fresh sanctions in final weeks of Trump presidency

  • Continuing to increase pressure on Tehran in the final weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.
  • Washington blacklisted more than a dozen entities and one person.
Published January 5, 2021 Updated January 5, 2021 08:34pm
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WASHINGTON: The United States imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting the steel sector on Tuesday, according to the Treasury Department's website, continuing to increase pressure on Tehran in the final weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.

Washington blacklisted more than a dozen entities and one person, according to the website.