WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked the anniversary Friday of the Iranian girl who died whereas being held by the nation’s morality police by saying the U.S. will impose extra sanctions on Iranian folks and corporations that can goal “a few of Iran’s most egregious human rights abusers.”
Mahsa Amini had been detained by Iran’s morality police for allegedly sporting her scarf too loosely in violation of legal guidelines that require ladies in public to put on the Islamic scarf. The 22-year-old died three days later in police custody.
Biden mentioned the U.S. reaffirms its “dedication to the brave folks of Iran who’re carrying on her mission.”
“They’re inspiring the world with their resilience and resolve. And along with our allies and companions, we stand with them.”
Iranian authorities mentioned Amini had a coronary heart assault. Her family has disputed that, resulting in the general public protests that unfold throughout the nation for months.
The U.S. has already sanctioned over 70 Iranian folks and entities “liable for supporting the regime’s oppression of its folks,” Biden mentioned.