U.S. Sanctions Highlight Foreign Interference in 2024 Election

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Iranian and Russian entities accused of interfering in the 2024 election. The sanctions target a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and a Russian intelligence-affiliated group, both involved in spreading disinformation and attempting to influence U.S. voters.

The United States has imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, citing attempts to interfere in the 2024 presidential election. The U.S. Treasury Department highlighted that these groups aimed to sow socio-political unrest and influence the American electorate.

The targeted entities include the Cognitive Design Production Center, associated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, and Russia's Center for Geopolitical Expertise. Both have been implicated in disinformation campaigns, including the creation of deepfakes to smear election candidates.

With Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris to reclaim the presidency, U.S. officials remain on high alert against foreign threats to democracy. Treasury's Acting Under Secretary stressed the importance of countering such influence efforts to protect democratic institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)