US sanctions seven Iran officials over protest crackdown

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 08, 2022 12:02 am

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.

This photograph taken in Paris on Oct. 6, 2022 (October 7 in Manila) shows a poster displayed by Paris city hall in homage to Masha Amini, in front of the town hall. Masha Amini had been arrested by the morality police for violating Iran's strict dress code, which requires women to wear the Islamic veil. AFP PHOTO

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