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US imposes new sanctions against Iran despite it meeting terms of nuclear deal

11:20, Wednesday, 19 July, 2017
US imposes new sanctions against Iran despite it meeting terms of nuclear deal

The US State Department on Tuesday cited Iran's ballistic missile program and support for terrorist groups as reasons to impose new sanctions against Islamic Republic.
     State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert voiced US concerns over "Iran's malign activities across the Middle East which undermine regional stability, security, and prosperity." The sanctions, she said, were "in response to these continued Iranian threats."
     Read: Amid threats, Iran complies with nuclear deal, says UN watchdog
     Among those sanctioned were key backers of Iran's military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. According to reports, two of the targeted companies were directly involved in missile programs, while another was employed by the Iranian government for military procurement. A Turkish-based provider of naval equipment and Chinese network delivering electronic equipment were also listed.
     "The United States will continue to use sanctions to target those who lend support to Iran's destabilizing behavior and, above all, the United States will never allow the regime in Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon," Nauert said.

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