Washington blacklisted more than a dozen entities and one person, according to the website.
The United States on Tuesday hit Iran with a new series of sanctions targeting the steel sector, the Treasury Department's website reported.
The move comes as a part of continuing efforts to increase pressure on Tehran in the final weeks of Donald Trump's presidency.
Washington blacklisted more than a dozen entities and one person, according to the website.
“The Trump Administration remains committed to denying revenue flowing to the Iranian regime as it continues to sponsor terrorist groups, support oppressive regimes, and seek weapons of mass destruction,” said Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin according to the statement.
