US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials over protest crackdown

State Department says Secretary Rubio taking steps for visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials, telecommunications industry leaders

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - The US State Department on Wednesday announced additional visa restrictions targeting Iranian officials and telecommunications leaders accused of playing a role in suppressing nationwide protests and restricting internet access in Iran.

In a statement, principal deputy spokesman Tommy Pigott said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was imposing visa bans on 18 officials and telecommunications industry executives, as well as their immediate family members.

"This visa restriction policy will target individuals who are complicit, or believed to be complicit, in serious violations of human rights, particularly inhibiting the right of Iranians to free expression and peaceful assembly. 58 individuals have now been targeted by this policy," Pigott added.

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