US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military

A protester holds a portrait of slain Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani during a demonstration outside the airport in Najaf, Iraq, one of four Iraqi airports to suspend Iranian flights over US aviation sanctions. Najaf airport later lifted its ban [Alaa Al-Marjani/Reuters]

United States President Donald Trump’s administration has added a group of 10 individuals and companies to its list of global entities being sanctioned over alleged ties to the Iranian military.

In a statement on Tuesday, the US Treasury accused representatives and technology firms based in China, Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia of procuring weapons and parts for Iran’s military. Three of the sanctioned entities were located in Iran.

“Today’s action further degrades the Iranian regime’s ability to reconstitute its weapons programs and increases the costs for those who choose to aid Tehran’s military procurement efforts,” the US Treasury said.

The sanctions were undertaken as part of Operation Economic Outcast, a Treasury Department effort to further restrict Iran’s access to global markets.

Iran has been locked in a war with the US and Israel since February 28, after the two allies launched a series of deadly attacks targeting Tehran’s leadership and military.

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