MAHSA Act: Sanctions on Iran's Leaders for Human Rights Abuses and Terrorism.
The MAHSA Act mandates financial and visa sanctions against Iran's top officials, including the Supreme Leader and the President, and affiliated entities, specifically targeting those responsible for human rights abuses and supporting terrorism. The law also enhances US security by authorizing sanctions against foreign actors involved in significant cyber threats and violence against US officials. Crucially, the law includes exceptions to ensure humanitarian aid and essential goods can still reach the Iranian people.
Key points
Mandatory sanctions (asset blocking, visa bans) imposed on Iran's Supreme Leader, President, and associated officials/entities for human rights violations and terrorism support.
New sanctions authority established to target foreign persons responsible for significant cyber threats to US security and those threatening current or former US officials.
The law extends and modifies existing sanctions targeting terrorist groups, specifically Palestine Islamic Jihad, for using civilians as human shields.
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