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U.S. Orders Sanctions on Iranian Central Bank

HeadlineFeb 07, 2012

President Obama issued an executive order Monday outlining new sanctions against the Central Bank of Iran. Iran dismissed the move as part of a “psychological war.” The sanctions require any U.S. person or corporation to freeze property or interests that belong to the government of Iran, its Central Bank or any other Iranian financial institution.

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