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U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian general |
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Wednesday, 09 January 2008 |
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions
on an Iranian general from the elite Qods force as well as three Iraqis
living in exile in Syria and Iran for fomenting violence in Iraq.
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U.S. Treasury Department, which made the announcement, named the
general as Ahmed Foruzandeh, who it said "leads terrorist operations"
against U.S. forces in Iraq and directed assassinations of Iraqi
figures. In addition, sanctions were also put on Syrian-based Al-Zawra
television station.
Photo: Iranian-made rocket propelled grenade launchers and mortar rockets, are seen on display during a news conference at a
U.S. military base in Baghdad, February 26, 2007.
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