The U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on nine Iranian entities for their role in supporting Iran's efforts to avoid sanctions and in backing the Iranian government's human rights abuses.  Five individuals and one entity were targeted for helping the Iranian government buy or acquire U.S. currency, including Hossein Zeidi, Seyed Kamal Yasini, Azizullah Asadullah Qulandary, Asadollah Seifi, Teymour Ameri, and Dubai-based Belfast General Trading.  Asia Bank official Anahita Nasirbeik was designated for supporting the Central Bank of Iran.  Douran Software Technologies and Abyssec were designated for their role in supporting Iran's human rights abuses.