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US expands sanctions against Iran, Treasury Dept says

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The U.S. expands sanctions against Iran 's petroleum and petrochemical sectors.

The move is in response to Iran 's missile attack on Israel , the Treasury Department says.

The Treasury Department is also designating 16 entities and identifying 17 vessels as blocked property.

The sanctions are aimed at denying the government financial resources to support its nuclear and missile program.

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