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U.S. Sanctions 11 People and Companies for Iranian Activities

Some said to help with cyber-attack on U.S. banks, exchanges
Penalties also levied for aiding Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

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September 14, 2017, 5:30 PM UTCUpdated onSeptember 14, 2017, 6:03 PM UTC

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed financial sanctions Thursday against 11 entities and people for supporting Iranian activity the Trump administration considers hostile, including cyber-attacks against U.S. financial institutions.

“Treasury will continue to take strong actions to counter Iran’s provocations, including support for the IRGC-Qods Force and terrorist extremists, the ongoing campaign of violence in Syria, and cyber-attacks meant to destabilize the U.S. financial system,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.