The US Department of the Treasury sanctioned 10 individuals and companies that assisted Iran in acquiring weapons
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The US Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against a network of 10 individuals and legal entities located in China, Hong Kong, the UAE, Belarus, and Iran. According to American authorities, these structures provided assistance to Iran's weapons and raw materials procurement programs.
The sanctions are aimed at disrupting Tehran's supply of components for drones and missiles. The measures are intended to slow the development of Iran's military capabilities, including the production of unmanned aerial vehicles.
The United States imposed sanctions on 10 companies from China, the UAE, Belarus, and Iran that assisted Tehran in procuring components for the production of Shahed drones and ballistic missiles. The sanctions include asset freezes and a ban on operations within the American financial system.
The expansion of sanctions networks against Iranian weapons may affect energy prices and stability in the Middle East if Iran responds with escalation. Companies working with Chinese and Emirati partners need to review supplies and counterparties to avoid secondary sanctions from the United States.

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