US Sanctions 31 Iranian Nuclear Scientists, Companies Over Ties To Weapons Programs
(WorldNews Iran)

The Trump administration sanctioned dozens of Iranian scientists, technicians, and companies associated with Iran`s Organization For Defense Innovation and Research on Friday as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced Tehran`s growing influence in the region while visiting Lebanon, according to The Associated Press. The Treasury Department said the sanctions were targeting the individuals and companies over their connections to Iran`s former nuclear weapons program. Officials claimed those named were still working in Iran`s defense sector and included a core of experts who could rebuild the nuclear program, including 14 people and 17 subsidiary operations. `The U.S. government is taking...