The list of those included in the sanctions list is published on the website of the US Treasury Department.
As RIA Novosti clarifies, the list includes representatives of the country's military leadership, including Miint Sve, who headed the country and Mya Tun Oo, appointed to the post of Defense Minister.
Companies targeted for action include Cancri Gems & Jewelery Co., Ltd., Myanmar Imperial Jade Co., Ltd, and Myanmar Ruby Enterprise.
On February 1, the military in Myanmar declared a state of emergency for a year after the detention of state leaders.
US President Joe Biden said that Washington has decided to impose targeted sanctions against the participants in the military coup in Myanmar. He also signed a decree blocking Myanmar property on American soil.