SURFSIDE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for new sanctions against Iran because of a reported connection to the terror group Hamas.
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The sanctions would block business between Florida and businesses in Iran, including those in financing, construction, technology and textiles.
“Our proposed legislation will of course reinforce Florida’s commitment that we don’t do business with state sponsors of terrorism such as Iran,” DeSantis said.
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The governor said the sanctions would not be lifted until President Joe Biden and Congress verify Iran has stopped supporting terrorists.
State lawmakers will vote on the sanctions during the legislative session that begins in January.
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