The US State Department imposed visa restrictions against 18 Iranian regime officials and telecommunications industry leaders, citing their role in suppressing protests and restricting internet access in Iran.
A statement from the US State Department said, “This visa restriction policy will target individuals who are complicit, or believed to be complicit, in serious violations of human rights, particularly inhibiting the right of Iranians to free expression and peaceful assembly. 58 individuals have now been targeted by this policy.”
Protests erupted in Iran in late December 2025 following a worsening economic crisis, sparked by a sharp decline in the value of the local currency. The protests began in Tehran before spreading to other cities. (Agencies)
