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US hits Iran, China, Cuba in last-minute sanctions push

US hits Iran, China, Cuba in last-minute sanctions push
US hits Iran, China, Cuba in last-minute sanctions push

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday imposed sanctions on three of his primary targets -- China, Iran, and Cuba -- in a last-minute push aimed in part at boxing in President-elect Joe Biden, France 24 reports.

Five days before he turns in his keys at the State Department, Pompeo vowed to punish China over its clampdown in Hong Kong - a stance backed by Biden - but moved further away from Biden's goal of easing tensions with Iran and Cuba.

Pompeo condemned as "appalling" the massive operation on January 6 in Hong Kong in which China rounded up 55 people, including an American lawyer, John Clancey.

"We condemn PRC actions that erode Hong Kong's freedoms and democratic processes and will continue to use all tools at our disposable to hold those responsible to account," Pompeo said, referring to the People's Republic of China.

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