U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian officials over attempted assassination of U.S. officials
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Officers
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has recently announced new sanctions against officers in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for their involvement in the assassination attempts of U.S. government officials.
OFAC has specifically sanctioned Majid Dastjani Farahani and Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani for their recruitment of individuals to carry out lethal targeting of current and former U.S. Government officials as revenge for the death of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force Commander Qasem Soleimani.
These individuals were also involved in recruiting individuals for surveillance activities focused on religious sites, businesses, and other facilities in the United States. They are being designated for their actions on behalf of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
Iran’s Aggressive Targeting and Suppression of Dissent
The Treasury Department has highlighted Iran’s aggressive targeting and suppression of opponents and dissenting voices worldwide. This includes detentions, torture, and assassinations both within Iran and abroad. The Islamic regime targets a wide range of individuals, from activists and journalists to foreign government officials.
🚨🚨The Treasury Department announces that Iranian intelligence agents are recruiting assassins to kill current and former U.S. government officials and surveil religious sites and businesses. pic.twitter.com/4b6y0CYExP
— Gabriel Noronha (@GLNoronha) December 8, 2023
A recent segment on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” revealed that former Trump administration officials now have 24/7 security from federal law enforcement due to serious threats. The segment reported that Iran had hired a hitman to kidnap or kill former national security adviser John Bolton, who now lives with Secret Service protection outside his home.
Iran has a history of hiring hitmen who are already involved in criminal enterprises to carry out their assassination plots on foreign soil.
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In the United States, Iran reportedly hired a private investigator to track dissident activist Masih Alinejad, taking photographs and documenting her whereabouts. When their initial kidnapping plot failed, they paid a man $30,000 to attempt to murder her at her home in Brooklyn.
Matt Jukes, head of Counter Terrorism Policing in Britain, has stated that Iran uses proxies to carry out assassination attempts, as they are less likely to be tracked by intelligence or security agencies. In the UK alone, 15 Iranian kidnapping and assassination attempts have been foiled in the past year.
“I have been involved in national security policing for over 20 years,” he said. “What we’ve seen in the last 18 months is a real acceleration.”
What were the reasons for imposing sanctions on Majid Dastjani Farahani and Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani?
Nced new sanctions on two Iranian officers for their involvement in the assassination attempts of U.S. government officials. These officers, Majid Dastjani Farahani and Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani, were sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury.
The primary reason for imposing these sanctions is their recruitment of individuals to carry out lethal targeting of current and former U.S. government officials. This act of revenge was in response to the death of Qasem Soleimani, the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force.
Furthermore, these individuals were also involved in recruiting individuals for surveillance activities targeting religious sites, businesses, and other facilities in the United States. Their actions were carried out on behalf of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
It is essential to understand the broader context of these sanctions. Iran’s aggressive targeting and suppression of dissent, both within the country and abroad, have been a cause for concern among the international community. The Treasury Department has highlighted the Iranian regime’s detentions, torture, and assassinations of opponents and dissenting voices.
These actions are not limited to activists and journalists; foreign government officials have also been targeted. The Islamic regime’s aggressive approach towards dissenters and opponents has caused alarm worldwide.
The imposition of sanctions on Majid Dastjani Farahani and Mohammad Mahdi Khanpour Ardestani is a significant step towards holding individuals accountable for their involvement in these assassination attempts. These sanctions not only serve as a form of punishment but also demonstrate the United States’ commitment to protecting its officials and upholding global security.
The Department of the Treasury, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control, plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with sanctions and preventing the flow of funds to entities involved in illicit activities. The imposition of these sanctions is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to disrupt and dismantle networks that pose threats to the United States and its allies.
Furthermore, these sanctions send a clear message to the Iranian regime that its actions will not go unnoticed or unpunished. The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to deter and counter any aggression that threatens its national security and the safety of its citizens.
In conclusion, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed new sanctions on Iranian officers involved in the assassination attempts of U.S. government officials. These sanctions are a reflection of the United States’ commitment to holding individuals accountable for their actions and maintaining global security. The imposition of these sanctions sends a clear message to the Iranian regime and reaffirms the United States’ determination to protect its officials and citizens.
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