US Sanctions Iranian Security Officials Over Protest Crackdown

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC announced sanctions on senior Iranian security officials and 18 individuals and firms accused of running shadow banking networks that moved oil revenues via front companies across several countries, citing their roles in suppressing widespread anti-government protests. The report highlights lethal force against civilians in multiple provinces, over 2,600 deaths reported by HRANA, and a prolonged nationwide internet blackout noted by NetBlocks, alongside U.S. statements of support for protesters.