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Trump Administration Announces More Economic Sanctions Against Iran

The new restrictions had been promised by the president after Iranian missiles struck an Iraqi air base, threatening American and allied service members this week.

The White House announced Friday it is imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran, including officials in the Iranian government.

The penalties, promised earlier this week by President Trump, "will cut off billions of dollars of support to the Iranian regime," said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

The restrictions are a response to in Iraq, where U.S.

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