Posted 1/22/2024, 3:43:49 PM
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iraqi Airline, Hamas Exchanges for Iran Ties
- U.S. imposes sanctions on Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO for assisting Iran's military wing and proxy groups
- Sanctions also targeted 3 leaders and supporter of Iran-aligned militia Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq
- U.S. coordinated with UK and Australia to sanction Hamas-affiliated financial exchanges in Gaza
- Accused exchanges of transferring funds through cryptocurrency from Iran to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad
- Actions aimed at disrupting Iran's activities destabilizing region and cutting off Hamas funding sources