Alleged Iran Money Laundering Network Hit With US Sanctions

Azadi Tower in Tehran.

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The US imposed sanctions on a network of individuals and companies it accuses of laundering billions of dollars from illegal activities for the Iranian government, as the Trump administration continues its “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.

The Treasury Department said the penalties target more than 30 individuals, as well as 16 companies based in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates.