Tehran summoned the Swiss ambassador, who represents Washington’s interests in Iran, on Monday to protest the latest US measures against individuals and companies for violating sanctions against the Islamic republic.
The US Treasury said last week it had blacklisted targets for “supporting Iran’s nuclear program and active support for terrorism,” even as it had eased sanctions as part of an interim deal over Tehran’s nuclear activities.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran’s stance on terrorism is well known and the United States, which openly supports terrorist groups in the region, is not in a position to accuse Iran,” an official from the Iranian foreign ministry said.
The individuals and companies targeted by the US Treasury are operating in Turkey, Spain, Germany, Georgia, Afghanistan, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Liechtenstein.
David Cohen, the Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said the US is implementing a temporary easing of some sanctions on Iran in accordance with the nuclear deal, but “the overwhelming majority of sanctions remain in effect.”