UK announces ‘full and further sanctions’ amid Iran killings and arrests
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The UK has announced new sanctions against Iran in response to the government's violent crackdown on widespread protests. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper informed Parliament that the sanctions will target key sectors including finance, energy, transport, and software, aiming to hinder Iran's nuclear advancements. The UK has already summoned the Iranian ambassador to express condemnation of the violence. This action follows similar announcements from the EU and calls from Donald Trump for Iranians to continue protesting. Cooper stated that the UK rejects Iran's claims of foreign influence driving the protests and will work with international partners to consider further measures.
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