U.S., Britain and Canada expanding bans on Iranian
JTA / JTA
10-Jul-2011

WASHINGTON (JTA) -- The United States, Canada and Britain are joining to expand the number of Iranian officials denied visas on suspicion of violating human rights.

"More than 50 Iranian officials would be subject to these new U.S. visa restrictions, including government ministers, military and law enforcement officers, and judiciary and prison officials," the U.S. State Department said in its announcement July 8. "The restrictions cover those who have played a role in the ongoing repression of students, human rights defenders, lawyers, artists, civil society representatives, women’s rights leaders, and religious and ethnic minorities."

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