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September 30, 2010

US Imposes Sanctions on 8 Iranian Officials
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The Obama administration has unveiled a new round of sanctions targeting
eight Iranian officials accused of human rights abuses in the crackdown
on protests following Iran’s disputed elections in June 2009. Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton announced the sanctions in Washington.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: "The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions,
Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 permits us to impose
financial sanctions and deny US visas to specific Iranian officials
where there is credible evidence against them. In doing so today, we
declare our solidarity with their victims and with all Iranians who wish
for a government that respects their human rights and their dignity and
their freedom."



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