US says more construction materials fall under Iran sanctions

In a statement, the U.S. Department of State said on Wednesday it had found Iran’s construction sector was controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and that it had identified another 10 strategic materials now subject to U.S. sanctions. The 10 materials include austenitic nickel-chromium alloy, magnesium ingots, sodium perchlorate, tungsten copper and certain aluminum sheets and tubes, among others, it said (Read more at whbl).