US SANCTIONS AGAINST 6 INDIVIDUALS AND ONE ENTITY IN IRAN FOR INTERFERING IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
19 Nov 2021
Washington-ALSharqiya, November 19: The US Treasury imposed sanctions on six Iranian individuals and one entity for trying to influence the 2020 US presidential elections through a large-scale electronic campaign aimed at intimidating and influencing American voters.
For his part, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken confirmed that his country Those who sponsor attempts to undermine Americans' confidence in the electoral process will be held accountable.
On the other hand, Iran, through the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the sanctions, describing them as a continuation of the policy of maximum pressure pursued by former President Donald Trump.