THE TELEGRAPH: The United States has announced its toughest action against Iran since the aftermath of the 1979 revolution by instituting a raft of unilateral sanctions.
The unprecedented steps are designed to cut international financial support to Teheran's theocratic regime as well as targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corp, which is accused of supporting Shia insurgents in Iraq. US imposes strict economic sanctions on Iran (more) By Toby Harnden in Washington and Damien McElroy
Mark Alexander
