US Imposes Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Efforts to Obtain Air Defense Systems
The designations are the latest in a series of sanctions issued this year by the Trump administration targeting Iran's weapon procurement networks.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting Iran's efforts to obtain air defense systems.
- Sanctions were imposed on two individuals and one entity linked to these efforts.
- The designations were made under Executive Order 13949, which targets conventional arms activities.
- This is part of the administration's Operation Economic Outcast to pressure Iran.