United States imposes sanctions on Iranian officials and financial networks during nationwide unrest
The US Treasury sanctioned five Iranian officials and eighteen money launderers on January 15. The action addresses protest crackdowns and illicit oil sales.
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USTreasury Department announced a new round of sanctions on January 15, 2026, targeting five high-ranking officials and 18 individuals involved in extensive money laundering operations. This enforcement action is part of the administration led by Donald Trump donald trumpand its maximum pressure campaign aimed at the political leadership and financial networks of Iran 
IR. Among those sanctioned are the Secretary of the Supreme Council for National Security and several commanders from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and domestic law enforcement agencies.
USTreasury Department announced a new round of sanctions on January 15, 2026, targeting five high-ranking officials and 18 individuals involved in extensive money laundering operations. This enforcement action is part of the administration led by Donald Trump donald trumpand its maximum pressure campaign aimed at the political leadership and financial networks of Iran IR. Among those sanctioned are the Secretary of the Supreme Council for National Security and several commanders from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and domestic law enforcement agencies.
