"U.S. Imposes New Ballistic Sanctions On Iran, Day After Many Penalties Lifted", 17 January 2016

A day after many sanctions on Iran were lifted under the international nuclear pact, the U.S. Treasury department has imposed new sanctions — over Iran's ballistic, not nuclear, weapons. The sanctions target 11 companies and individuals who have been involved in procuring goods for Iran's weapons program, the Treasury Department says. "This action is consistent with the U.S. government's commitment to continue targeting those who assist in Iran's efforts to procure items for its ballistic missile program," the department said in a statement. The announcement of new sanctions comes a day after the U.S. and Iran conducted a carefully negotiated prisoner exchange. The released Americans who wished to leave Iran have now departed the country, according to a senior administration official...