  U.S. imposes new sanctions against Iran December 23, 2010 - 15:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States has hit Iran's Revolutionary Guard and its state-owned shipping lines with new sanctions. The U.S. Treasury Department announced it was barring five entities from dealing with the United States for their connections with the Guard and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. Those targeted include two banks, two financial companies and the executive director of one of the companies. The Treasury Department said the Guard and the shipping lines were “major institutional participants in Iran's illicit conduct and in its attempts to evade sanctions.” It also sanctioned Liner Transport Kish for providing material support to Hezbollah, which Western nations consider a terrorist group. The United Nations imposed a fourth round of sanctions on Iran this year for its refusal to stop enriching uranium. Other world bodies, including the U.S., have imposed additional penalties. Iran denies that its nuclear program is used for anything but peaceful purposes, VOA News reported.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens  IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. |
