US, UK has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials to mark the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in the police custody.
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced the imposition of sanctions on Iranian officials to mark the first death anniversary of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
US Treasury Department on Friday, September 15, imposed sanctions on 29 people and groups, including 18 key members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s Law Enforcement Forces (LEF), as well as the head of Iran’s Prisons Organisation.
It also targets officials linked to Iran’s internet blockade and several media outlets including Press TV, Tasnim News Agency, and Fars News Agency.
“As we remember Mahsa’s tragic death today, we stress our commitment to the courageous Iranian people who are completing her mission,” Biden said in a statement.
“The Iranians alone will decide the fate of their country, but the US remains committed to standing by their side, including by providing the necessary tools to support the Iranians’ ability to defend their future,” he added.
