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UK: Iran sanctions target those responsible for human rights violations


UK: Iran sanctions target those responsible for human rights violations

British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly is seen during a bilateral meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (not pictured) at a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Muenster, Germany Nov. 3, 2022. (Credit: Rolf Vennenbernd/Pool via Reuters)

LONDON — Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Monday a new round of sanctions on Iranian officials was focused on those responsible for "heinous human rights violations."

"Together with our partners, we have sent a clear message to the Iranian regime — the violent crackdown on protests must stop and freedom of expression must be respected," Cleverly said in a statement.

Reporting by Kylie MacLellan

LONDON — Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Monday a new round of sanctions on Iranian officials was focused on those responsible for "heinous human rights violations.""Together with our partners, we have sent a clear message to the Iranian regime — the violent crackdown on protests must stop and freedom of expression must be respected," Cleverly said in a statement.Reporting...