US sanctions Russian, Iranian entities over Presidential election interference

The sanctions have been imposed on a subsidiary of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a Russia-linked military intelligence affiliate, aimed at curbing their attempts to stir socio-political unrest and interfere with the 2024 US election.

The Treasury also accused the Russian entity of using AI tools to generate disinformation, which was then spread across a large network of fake news sites. These efforts included creating baseless accusations about a 2024 vice-presidential candidate, The Washington Post reported.

The sanctions were aimed at smaller entities, so they are unlikely to have a significant economic impact on either country. Nonetheless, they contribute to the ongoing deterioration of relations between Russia and Iran.