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US imposes new sanctions on 10 individuals and companies Iran and Venezuela Allegedly contributed to Iran’s drone trade and ballistics program.
this Ministry of Finance said the latest measures were aimed at supporting the re-implementation United Nations Sanctions were imposed on Iran over its nuclear program, further squeezing the Islamic Republic. Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
Tuesday’s sanctions include a Venezuelan company and its chairman accused of buying Iranian drones; three Iranian men involved in procuring chemicals for use in ballistic missiles; and a group of Iranian individuals and companies linked to Rayan Fan Group, a holding company previously sanctioned by the United States
February, President Donald Trump Once again implement “maximum pressure” on Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.
The campaign includes a U.S.-led attack on three key Iranian enrichment facilities this summer following a week of open conflict between the two countries. Israel and Iran, triggered by a sudden series of Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military structures.
This week, Trump warned Iran during talks with the Israeli prime minister that the United States could launch further military strikes if the country attempts to rebuild its nuclear program Benjamin Netanyahu exist Florida.
“Treasury is holding Iran and Venezuela accountable for their reckless proliferation of lethal weapons around the world,” said John K. Hurley, Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. “We will continue to move swiftly to deprive those who allow Iran’s military-industrial complex access to the U.S. financial system.”
State Council Spokesman Tommy Piggott said Iran continued to violate U.N. restrictions. “Iran continues to provide conventional weapons to Iran caracas This is a threat to U.S. interests in our region,” he said.