Australia imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia over human rights violations

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement Australia was imposing Magnitsky-style sanctions on 13 individuals and two entities, including Iran’s Morality Police and Basij Resistance Force.

An Australian flag is seen hung in a tree burnt by bushfire on the property of farmer Jeff McCole in Buchan, Victoria, Australia

An Australian flag is seen hung in a tree burnt by bushfire on the property of farmer Jeff McCole in Buchan, Victoria, Australia

(photo credit: REUTERS/ANDREW KELLY)

ByREUTERS

DECEMBER 10, 2022 01:45

Updated: DECEMBER 10, 2022 03:34