Iran sanctions 61 more Americans as nuclear talks hit impasse

Iran announced sanctions on 61 Americans Saturday, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, after they backed the Iranian dissident group, Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK).

The sanctions, issued against dozens of Americans in the past on various grounds, let Iranian authorities seize any assets they hold in Iran. The steps, announced as Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden wrapped up his trip to the Middle East, appear largely symbolic given the likely absence of such assets.

Giuliani, Pompeo and Bolton, all Republicans, have been widely reported to have taken part in MEK events and voiced support for the group. Both Pompeo and Bolton served under Trump.