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Ex-US general, ambassadors among 24 sanctioned by Iran
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTEHRAN — Tehran says it sanctioned a retired US general and 23 other American nationals involved in what the Islamic Republic described as terrorism and human rights violations.
The announcement comes days after Washington imposed new sanctions on Iran, and amid crucial talks in Vienna to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Retired US General Joseph Votel, who headed US Central Command which covers the Middle East, is among the 24 sanctioned Americans. Other US former treasury and military officials, ambassadors and company managers are also on the list.
They are targeted for “their involvement in terrorist acts, glorification and supporting terrorism and gross violations of human rights,” a statement by Iran’s foreign ministry says.
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