US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran and Russia for Alleged Election Interference

united states - The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US elections. The sanctions target an affiliate of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization linked to Russia's GRU.

The US Treasury Department has accused Iran and Russia of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US elections and has imposed sanctions on them. The sanctions specifically target the 'Cognitive Design Production Center', an affiliate of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the Moscow-based 'Geopolitical Expertise Center' linked to GRU, along with its President Valery Korovin.

The Treasury Department alleges that these organizations aim to fuel social and political tensions and influence American voters during the 2024 US elections.

Bradley Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the US Treasury Department, stated, 'The governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our electoral processes and institutions, attempting to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns. The US will remain vigilant against enemies seeking to undermine our democracy.'