US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran for Human Rights Violations

Sanctions target 12 Iranian officials linked to violent repression of protesters and human rights abuses.

The sanctions coincide with the two-year anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.
Targets include members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and senior prison officials.
Sanctioned individuals are accused of brutal crackdowns on peaceful protests and torture of prisoners.
The US action is part of a coordinated effort with Australia and Canada, who have also imposed sanctions.
The move underscores continued international condemnation of Iran's human rights record.