"US Imposes New Iran Sanctions Amid Prisoner Swap Talks and Mahsa Amini's Anniversary"

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iranian officials and state-linked media outlets accused of suppressing anti-government protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. The sanctions coincide with the first anniversary of Amini's death and come as the US and Iran are expected to exchange prisoners. The US penalties freeze assets and restrict financial institutions from doing business with the sanctioned entities. The Biden administration's move signals a continuation of its sanctions policy against Iran despite the prisoner swap deal. The deal will see Iran release five imprisoned US citizens in exchange for access to $6bn in frozen Iranian funds.