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September 23, 2020
Sanctions on Entities Advancing Russia's Malign Influence
The U.S. imposed sanctions on a network connected to Russian operative Yevgeniy Prigozhin by targeting entities and individuals working on his behalf to advance Russia’s influence in the Central African Republic.
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September 21, 2020
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran
The Departments of State, Treasury, and Commerce took significant action to counter Iranian nuclear threats as well as missile and conventional arms proliferation.
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September 19, 2020
The Return of UN Sanctions on Iran
Sanctions are being re-imposed on Iran pursuant to the snapback process under UN Security Council resolution (UNSCR) 2231. The return of sanctions today is a step toward international peace and security.
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