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US Treasury sanctions Iran's auto and rail industries
Original: Treasury sanctions operation targets Iran's auto, rail industries in latest economic attack
The US Treasury has carried out a new sanctions operation targeting Iran's automotive and rail industries, described as the latest economic attack on Tehran. The measures add to a long-running sanctions campaign aimed at pressuring Iran over its nuclear programme and regional activities. Iran's transport and manufacturing sectors are now facing further restrictions on trade and finance.
Why now: Fresh US sanctions on a major sector of Iran's economy draw attention amid ongoing tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme.
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