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U.S. says it blacklisted Iran's ambassador to Iraq

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WASHINGTON -- The United States on Thursday blacklisted Iraj Masjedi, Iran's Ambassador to Iraq, saying he has for years overseen the training and support of Iraqi militia groups which are responsible for attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq. Read More

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U.S. says it blacklisted Iran's ambassador to Iraq

The United States on Thursday blacklisted Iraj Masjedi, Iran's Ambassador to Iraq, saying he has for years overseen the training and support of Iraqi militia groups which are responsible for attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq. "In his current capacity, Masjedi has exploited his position

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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U.S. says it blacklisted Iran's ambassador to Iraq

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National Post

U.S. says it blacklisted Iran's ambassador to Iraq

3 years ago·Canada

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The Nation

US sanctions Iranian ambassador to Iraq

The US imposed sanctions Thursday on Iran’s ambassador to Iraq, the Treasury Department said in a statement. "Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating Iraj Masjedi, a general in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq, for acting for or on behalf of the ...

3 years ago·Lahore, Pakistan

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Russia Today [🇷🇺-affiliated]

US slaps sanctions on Iran’s envoy to Iraq, citing links to Quds Force & militia groups

Washington has added the Iranian ambassador to Iraq to its sanctions blacklist, claiming he works for an elite military unit it has deemed a terrorist cell, as well as three groups it accused of “sowing discord” in the 2020 race.Sanctions were announced for Ambassador Iraj Masjedi on Thursday, with the US Treasury Department deeming him a “long-running threat to Iraqi security” and citing his alleged role in training militia groups in Iraq with …

3 years ago·Russian Federation

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U.S. says it blacklisted Iran's ambassador to Iraq

WASHINGTON - The United States on Thursday blacklisted Iraj Masjedi, Iran's Ambassador to Iraq, saying he has for years overseen the training and support of Iraqi militia groups which are responsible for attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq.

3 years ago·Singapore

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