US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel
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The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in the April 13 attack on Israel. OFAC also sanctioned five firms involved in steel production and three subsidiaries of Iranian automaker Bahman Group 맥스카지노 which is accused of materially supporting Iran's military and other sanctioned groups. A representative from Bahman was not immediately available for comment.
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Video below: Israel vows response after Iranian missile attack
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European Union leaders also vowed on Wednesday to ramp up sanctions on Iran, targeting its drone and missile deliveries to proxies in Gaza, Yemen and Lebanon.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the existing EU sanctions regime would be strengthened and expanded to punish Tehran and help prevent future attacks on Israel. At the same time, he said, Israel needed to exercise restraint.
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