The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran following its recent ballistic missile test. The sanctions target 13 people and 12 companies, including groups in China, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. <br/><br/>US Treasury Department's Acting Sanctions Chief, John Smith said in a statement that Iran's continued support to terrorism and development of its ballistic missile programme pose a threat to the region, the United States and its partners worldwide.<br/>'<br/>President Trump had, earlier, tweeted that Iran is playing with fire. Iran has denounced the sanctions as illegal. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said, Tehran would impose legal restrictions on American individuals and entities helping regional terrorist groups. <br/><br/>The Ministry said, the new sanctions are not compatible with America's commitments and the United Nations Security Council resolution that endorsed the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six powers.<br/><br/>

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran following its recent ballistic missile test. The sanctions target 13 people and 12 companies, including groups in China, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. <br/><br/>US Treasury Department's Acting Sanctions Chief, John Smith said in a statement that Iran's continued support to terrorism and development of its ballistic missile programme pose a threat to the region, the United States and its partners worldwide.<br/>'<br/>President Trump had, earlier, tweeted that Iran is playing with fire. Iran has denounced the sanctions as illegal. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said, Tehran would impose legal restrictions on American individuals and entities helping regional terrorist groups. <br/><br/>The Ministry said, the new sanctions are not compatible with America's commitments and the United Nations Security Council resolution that endorsed the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six powers.<br/><br/>