Trump Administration Imposes New Sanctions Against Iran

Following up the warning by National Security Adviser Michael Flynn that the United States was putting Iran “on notice” regarding a ballistic missile test this past weekend, the Treasury Department announced new sanctions against Iran.

The administration will impose sanctions against 13 individuals and 12 companies over the actions by Iran.

BREAKING: U.S. Treasury Dept. announces new sanctions against Iran: 13 individuals and 12 entities impacted. pic.twitter.com/iLvBD7ajud

— ABC News (@ABC) February 3, 2017

Earlier today, President Donald Trump sent out a tweet stating that Iran was “playing with fire.”

Iran is playing with fire – they don't appreciate how "kind" President Obama was to them. Not me!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 3, 2017

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