The US has imposed new sanctions on five Iranian companies, that are alleged to have been involved in Tehran's ballistic missile program. The program has been the target of Washington's unilateral sanctions for years, and this time, Washington has linked the program with the latest deadly protests across Iran. It's said the demonstrations are fueled by domestic economic unrest. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the Iranian government prioritizes its ballistic missile program, over the economic well-being of the Iranian people.