US Sanctions 13 Over Iran Weapons Procurement
The sanctions included companies and individuals in Russia, China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.
TL;DR
- The U.S. sanctioned 13 individuals and entities for aiding Iran's weapons procurement.
- Targets include parties based in Russia, China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.
- The sanctions were issued jointly by the Treasury and State Departments.
- The goal is to degrade Iran's weapons programs and penalize suppliers.
- Key sanctioned individuals include Seyyed Asghar Alizadeh Tabatabai, Li Fen, and Waseem Pasha Tajammal.
- Sanctioned entities include Kavoshcom Asia R and D Group, EC Mojo Technology Co Limited, and Cavalier Group.