US announces new sanctions against Iran

Washington: The US announced new sanctions against Iran Tuesday over its ballistic missile programme and what it called Tehran’s support for terrorist groups in the Middle East.

The sanctions announced by the State Department target 18 individuals or entities described as supporting Iran’s ballistic missile programme or the elite Republican Guard.

The announcement came a day after Washington certified that Iran was complying with the landmark nuclear deal signed two years ago with the US and other world powers, but also warned it was preparing new sanctions.