On Thursday, Iran announced sanctions against multiple American and British individuals and companies for supporting Israel during its conflict with Hamas.
Targets of Sanctions:
* **US Individuals:**
* General Bryan P. Fenton, Commander of US Special Operations Command
* Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Former Commander of US Navy’s Fifth Fleet
* **British Officials:**
* Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Defence
* James Hockenhull, Commander of British Army Strategic Command
* **Companies:**
* US: Lockheed Martin, Chevron
* British: Elbit Systems, Parker Meggitt, Rafael UK
The sanctions involve:
* Blocking accounts and transactions in Iran’s financial systems
* Freezing assets within Iran’s jurisdiction
* Prohibiting visa issuance and entry into Iran
Iran’s actions stem from its support for Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. Iran has denied direct involvement in the October 7 attack on Israel that triggered the conflict. The impact of these sanctions on the individuals and entities involved is yet to be determined.
The sanctions announcement comes amidst the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, Israel’s retaliatory offensive has resulted in at least 34,568 fatalities, predominantly women and children. CONTINUE READING
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