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U.S. Imposes Additional Sanctions on Iran
Washington D.C., June 5, 2013 - The White House announced today that the President has signed an executive order imposing additional sanctions on individuals and entities that have been involved in human rights abuses by the governments of Iran and Syria.
New Sanctions Target Human Rights Abusers
The new sanctions target those who have used information technology to commit or facilitate grave human rights abuses. The sanctions also prohibit certain transactions with these individuals and entities, and suspend their entry into the United States.
Broader Effort to Hold Accountable Those Responsible for Human Rights Abuses
This move is part of a broader effort to hold accountable those responsible for human rights abuses in Iran and Syria. The President has previously issued executive orders imposing sanctions on individuals and entities that have been involved in serious human rights abuses by the governments of Iran and Syria.
Supporting the Goals of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act
The new sanctions are also designed to support the goals of the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proiferation Act of 2012, which aimed to prevent the Government of Iran from developing or acquiring weapons of mass destruction. The Act also imposed additional sanctions on individuals and entities that have been involved in human rights abuses by the government of Iran.
Effective Immediately
The President’s executive order is effective immediately and applies to all persons and entities within U.S. jurisdiction. It also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to implement certain sanctions set forth in the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and additional sanctions with respect to Iran.
Promoting Human Rights and Stability in the Middle East
The new sanctions are part of a broader effort by the United States to promote human rights and stability in the Middle East. The President has previously taken steps to support democracy and human rights in the region, including by increasing assistance to civil society groups and supporting peaceful protests against authoritarian governments.
Background
Executive Order 13628 was signed on October 9, 2012, and is effective immediately. It imposes additional sanctions on individuals and entities that have been involved in human rights abuses by the governments of Iran and Syria. The order also prohibits certain transactions with these individuals and entities, and suspends their entry into the United States.
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