New US sanctions on 27 Iranian companies and individuals

The United States has imposed new sanctions on 27 companies and individuals linked to Iran's nuclear weapons program, including the Iranian Ministry of Defense, following the announcement of a resumption of UN sanctions on Iran.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, along with other officials, including US Secretary of Defense Mark Asper and US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, announced new sanctions on Iran.

 Mike Pompeo also announced sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for developing closer ties with Iran.

On the occasion, US Secretary of Defense Mark Asper said that they are fully prepared to face any Iranian aggression in the future.

US envoy to the United Nations Kelly Craft also called on all UN member states to re-impose sanctions on Iran.