According to
InterpressNews,The U.S. Treasury Department has announced new actions against
companies and individuals in Europe and the Middle East that have been doing
business with Iran in defiance of international sanctions. The Treasury
Department imposed restrictions for 3 entrepreneurs and 8 companies controlled
by them in Georgia for evading U.S. sanctions on Iran, foreign media says.
Those
affected by the February 6 decision are alleged to have played "key roles
in supporting Iran's nuclear program and active support for terrorism."
The
Treasury Department said the actions target entities and individuals located
across the world, operating in Turkey, Spain, Germany, Georgia, Afghanistan,
Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Liechtenstein.
The
announcement marks the second time Washington has acted against those who are
evading sanctions on Iran since an international deal was reached with Tehran
in November.
Iran
has pledged to curb its nuclear development activities and allow inspections of
its nuclear facilities in return for an easing of sanctions