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1st LD: U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran

Xinhua, January 18, 2016 Adjust font size:

The United States announced on Sunday new sanctions relating to Iran's ballistic missile program, a day after the Obama administration lifted sanctions on Iran's nuclear program.

Five Iranian nationals and 11 companies were added to an American blacklist, the U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement.

"This action is consistent with the U.S. government's commitment to continue targeting those who assist in Iran's efforts to procure items for its ballistic missile program," said the statement.

Adam Szubin, acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, said "We have consistently made clear that the United States will vigorously press sanctions against Iranian activities outside of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action -- including those related to Iran's support for terrorism, regional destabilization, human rights abuses, and ballistic missile program." Enditem