The United States of America has imposed sanctions on seven senior Iranian officials over restrictions on internet access and "continued violence against peaceful protesters".
Protests in Iran continue after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody.
Among those sanctioned on October 6 is Yadollah Javani, the head of the Tehran Law Enforcement Police.
Amin was arrested on September 13 by the Morality Police for improperly wearing the hijab, the headscarf that women must wear in public under Iranian law.
The US Treasury Department said that in addition to Javani, other sanctioned officials are: Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, Communications Minister Eisa Zarepur and Vahid Mohammad Naser Majid, head of Iran's Cyber Police.
On September 23, the US announced that it will ease export restrictions on Iran in order to expand access to Internet services, due to restrictions by the Iranian government following the protests that are being organized there.
Since Amin's death on September 16, anti-government protests have erupted in the Islamic Republic.