The United States has sanctioned five Iranian security officials, a notorious women's prison and a money laundering network amid bloody protests.

New penalties come as Trump welcomes purported Iranian decision to halt execution of antigovernment demonstrators.

WASHINGTON: The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Iranian security officials and financial networks, accusing them of orchestrating a violent crackdown on peaceful…

The United States has sanctioned five Iranian security officials, a notorious women's prison and a money laundering network amid bloody protests.