21.11.2011, 19:31
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The UK has imposed new sanctions against Iran which will cut off all financial ties with Iranian banks. It follows the International Atomic Energy Agency's report on Iran and concerns about its nuclear programme.
From 1500 GMT on Monday, all UK credit and financial institutions are required to cease all transactions with banks including the Central Bank of Iran. Chancellor George Osborne said there was evidence that Iran's banks were funding its nuclear weapons programme. This is the first time the UK has used powers created under the 2008 Counter-Terrorism Act to cut off a country's banking sector in this way.
The United States and Canada are also expected to announce further economic sanctions against Iran on Monday.
Schneemann.