U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on two individuals -Treasury website

The United States on Monday imposed Iran-related sanctions on two individuals, according to the Treasury Department's website, increasing pressure on Tehran as U.S. President Donald Trump's term nears a close.

Washington blacklisted Mohammad Baseri and Ahmad Khazai, both linked to the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security, according to the website.

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