Saturday, October 2, 2010

US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Officials Over Abuses

Unfortunately this action comes much to late (see Iranian Revolution (GR88)).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11439033

"US President Barack Obama has ordered unprecedented sanctions against senior Iranian officials for "sustained and severe violations of human rights".

The eight men include the head of the Revolutionary Guards, a former interior minister and the prosecutor general.

The treasury department said they would face a travel ban and asset freeze.

The alleged abuses include the killings and beatings of anti-government protesters after the disputed presidential election in June 2009.
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