Tehran, May 2 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran has imposed sanctions on United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) individuals and entities for supporting and financing Israel in its war on the Gaza Strip.

In a statement on Thursday, May 2, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the sanctions on US individuals and entities are in line with Iran's law on "countering violation of human rights and terrorist activities of the US in the region."

The sanctions targeted seven Americans, including General Bryan P. Fenton, commander of the US special operations command, and Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, a former commander of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet.

Iran also imposed sanctions on UK individuals and entities in accordance with a law aimed at countering ...