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EU, US Sanction Iranian Judges, Cyber Founder, Firms

7/24/2026

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EU Council announced Friday sanctions on five Iranian judges and cyber-founder Nima Salehi, without naming the judges.
U.S. Treasury sanctioned nine firms and four individuals linked to Babak Zanjani’s “Dot One” group, including entities in Turkey and the UAE.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the rial fell to a record low as inflation surged, saying the EU and U.S. will keep cutting economic access for Iranian elites.

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EU Council announced Friday sanctions on five Iranian judges and cyber-founder Nima Salehi, without naming the judges.
U.S. Treasury sanctioned nine firms and four individuals linked to Babak Zanjani’s “Dot One” group, including entities in Turkey and the UAE.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the rial fell to a record low as inflation surged, saying the EU and U.S. will keep cutting economic access for Iranian elites.