The United States has imposed extensive sanctions on 32 individuals and entities across seven nations, including India, Iran, China, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Turkiye. These actions are designed to dismantle complex procurement networks that are crucial for Iran’s ongoing development of ballistic missiles and drones. Officials stated that these networks directly fuel the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its military manufacturing capabilities, enabling the production of advanced weaponry like unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and long-range missiles. This move is part of Washington’s commitment to enforcing United Nations sanctions, which were reinstated due to Iran’s persistent failure to meet its nuclear obligations. The UN resolutions prohibit the transfer of weapons technologies, components, and dual-use items that could advance Iran’s nuclear or missile programs. The US urges all UN member states to actively prevent the movement of sensitive materials into Iran and to halt its proliferation activities. These sanctioned entities have been identified as operating global networks that funnel restricted technologies through commercial fronts and intermediaries. This action represents a significant escalation in the US effort to curb Tehran’s weapons development and reinforces policies aimed at isolating the IRGC from resources that support regional destabilization. The US Treasury Department confirmed these designations align with executive orders targeting weapons of mass destruction proliferation and terrorist financing. Washington has vowed to continue dismantling Iran’s illicit procurement web through all available means.
