US and UK impose fresh Iran sanctions in wake of Israel attack – POLITICO

The sanctions are, according to the U.S. Treasury, aimed at disrupting “key aspects of Iran’s malign activity.” U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said they will limit Iran’s ability to carry out future attacks.

The sanctions do not target Iran’s lucrative oil industry, but the U.S. is targeting a steelmaker and auto manufacturer it said continues to “materially support” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

“These sanctions – announced with the U.S. – show we unequivocally condemn this behaviour, and they will further limit Iran’s ability to destabilize the region,” Sunak…