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US imposes sanctions on Iran’s drone programme for ‘aiding Russia’
The United States on Wednesday, September 27, imposed sanctions on several entities that helped Iran procure sensitive parts for its drone programme, and accused Tehran of supplying “dangerous drones” to Russia for…
- Middle East
Iran to continue ‘peaceful’ nuclear activities despite sanctions: Atomic chief
Tehran: Iran’s Atomic Chief Mohammad Eslami has said that despite the unilateral cruel sanctions, the country will continue “peaceful” activities in the field of nuclear science and technology to promote the well-being…
- Middle East
Syrian health sector suffers from US sanctions: Minister
Damascus: Syria’s Health Minister has said that the Syrian health sector is reeling under pressure from the US sanctions. Speaking at a press conference, Hassan al-Ghabbash on Thursday stressed that the suffering…
- World
US sanctions Iranian group that put bounty on Salman Rushdie’s life
Washington: The US is imposing financial penalties on an Iranian-based organization that raised money to target British-American author Salman Rushdie, who was violently attacked in August at a literary event. Treasury’s Office…
- Middle East
US imposes sanctions on 7 Iranian officials for ‘suppressing protests’
The United States on Thursday announced the imposition of economic sanctions on seven senior Iranian officials for playing a major role in the “violent suppression” of the demonstrations sparked by the death…
