WASHINGTON—The Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine individuals and firms accused of procuring jet engines and airplane parts for Iranian airlines previously blacklisted for their support of U.S.-designated terror groups. The Trump administration is ramping up its broader Iran sanctions campaign, and Treasury officials say the action should send a message to other countries it is prepared to penalize anyone caught aiding Tehran.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 24, 2018 18:56 UTC