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Iran denounces US sanctions over election interference

Iran said the new sanctions imposed on a group of Iranians for alleged election meddling were a continuation of the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" campaign.
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Iran has condemned sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on six Iranians and one company for alleged interference in the 2020 presidential campaign. 

On Thursday the Treasury Department announced the designations of Iranian cybersecurity company Emennet Pasargad and six Iranians it said took part in a cyber campaign “to intimidate and influence American voters, and otherwise undermine voter confidence and sow discord.” 

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