US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury


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  • Monday, 29 Jan 2024

A bronze seal for the Department of the Treasury is shown at the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2023./ REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Britain are taking action against a network of people who targeted Iranian dissidents and opposition activists for assassination at Iran's direction, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Monday.

The network is led by Iranian narcotics trafficker Naji Ibrahim Sharifi-Zindashti and directed by Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), Treasury said.

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