- The United States has announced new sanctions against Russia and Iran for their alleged involvement in interfering with the 2024 elections.
- The Treasury Department alleges that affiliates of both governments aimed to sow division among American citizens through disinformation campaigns.
- Specifically, an affiliate of Russia's GRU and Iran's IRGC were implicated in efforts to disrupt the electoral process.
- The sanctions freeze US-based assets of the targeted groups and prevent American entities from conducting business with them.
- Officials from Iran and Russia have not yet responded to these latest allegations, which build upon previous claims of foreign interference.
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