The Trump administration is imposing a raft of new sanctions meant to undermine Iran’s military as President Donald Trump weighs United States military action against the Islamic Republic.
The Treasury Department announced Friday morning that one person and eight entities were being designated “for their involvement in the procurement and transshipment of sensitive machinery for Iran’s defense industry.” One vessel used to transport sensitive technologies was also identified as blocked property.
“The U.S. remains resolved to disrupt any effort by Iran to procure the sensitive, dual-use technology, components, and machinery that underpin the regime’s ballistic missile, unmanned aerial vehicle, and asymmetric weapons programs. We have been clear: those who enable these schemes will be held accountable,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. “Treasury will continue to
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