In the statement made by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that 4 organizations and 10 people, including the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), were added to the sanctions list for “inciting terrorist activities”. It was also stated that individuals and organizations were included in the sanctions list because they carried out “activities against human rights” and “interfered in Iran’s internal affairs”.
Among those to be sanctioned was General Michael Kurilla from the US Central Command (CENTCOM). While the people on the list were banned from entering Iran, their accounts in banks in Iran were also frozen.
US SANCTIONS IMPLEMENTED
The US State Department said that after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained by the police in Iran, authorities and institutions that tried to violently prevent protests across the country were identified and would be subject to sanctions.
“The United States is committed to promoting justice and accountability for human rights violations and abuses in Iran. We will continue to find ways to support the Iranian people who peacefully protest to defend their human rights and fundamental freedoms,” the ministry said in a statement. . The ministry said it was determined to identify individuals and organizations linked to repression and abuse in the protests in Iran, adding, “Today, we show our commitment to use all appropriate means to hold all levels of the Iranian government to account. We are announcing that we have imposed sanctions on 14 individuals and 3 institutions who use their positions in government offices. ‘ he had declared.