Washington, United States: The United States slapped sanctions on seven senior Iranian officials Thursday (Friday in Manila) for their roles in violent crackdowns on protestors after the death of Mahsa Amini following her arrest for wearing her hijab improperly.
The sanctions targeted Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, Communications Minister Eisa Zarepour, and five senior security officials "for the shutdown of Iran's internet access and the continued violence against peaceful protesters," the US Treasury said.
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