Summary
The United States has placed new sanctions on Iran, specifically targeting officials involved in cracking down on protesters. President Trump threatened military action against Iran as tensions increase between the two nations. The sanctions seek to put pressure on Iran amid ongoing protests.
Key Facts
- The US targeted several Iranian officials with sanctions for their role in responding to protests.
- Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official, is among those sanctioned.
- The sanctions are meant to show US support for Iranian protesters calling for freedom and justice.
- These sanctions freeze any US assets of the individuals and block US citizens from doing business with them.
- There are reports of thousands of deaths among protesters, although these figures cannot be independently verified.
- Iran and Israel are also involved, with Iran accusing foreign actors of arming protesters.
- The situation is tense, with speculation of possible US military action against Iran.
- President Trump has adjusted his stance after being told that the killing of protesters may have stopped.
