Recent events, including the January demonstrations that were violently suppressed by the regime, have also seen Iran’s Kurdish community disproportionately affected by state violence.
The US Treasury announced on Tuesday that two brothers had also been individually sanctioned, along with the exchange’s chief executive officer.
Iran's IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported on Monday that the Islamic regime had called for talks with the US to cease over Israeli military action in Lebanon.
Rubio added that the Trump administration has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz, with any relief being conditional on nuclear agreements.
Beyond its role as a major trading partner, the UAE serves as one of Iran’s principal sanctions-evasion hubs.
A senior Iranian commander said sites that produce military equipment are "completely hidden from the enemy's view," signaling to the US and Israel that Iran is still managing to produce weapons.
Home Front Command considers easing restrictions • Merz urges Israeli restraint in Lebanon, Hezbollah disarmament • Two IDF troops lightly wounded
US prosecutors say Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi helped plan approximately 18 attacks in Europe in recent months.
"Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with the US to ease economic pressure while avoiding major nuclear concessions.
Iran also threatened to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that there would be no talks until its demands on the cessation of Israel's operations in both Lebanon and Gaza were met.
