New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran 's interior minister Eskandar Momeni, accusing of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran's theocratic government.

The administration claims that Momeni has overseen Iran's law enforcement forces that are responsible for the deaths of thousands of peaceful protesters.

The penalties by the United States come shortly after European Union also targeted high-ranking officials of the country over the crackdown.(This is a developing story)

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