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Iran has imposed sanctions on 15 US companies for supporting Israel, terrorism and repression in the region.
ABC News reported a statement from the Iranian foreign ministry saying: “These companies are not allowed to sign any agreements with Iranian companies, and former and current directors will not get visas to enter the country.”
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The list includes ITT Corp., missile-maker Raytheon Co. and United Technologies Corp. Denver’s Re/Max Holdings Inc., a real estate company and Israeli defence contractor Elbit.
The measure is seen as a response to US sanctions imposed on dozens of Iranian entities in February after Tehran tested a missile.
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