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US Treasury Sanctions 10 Over Iran Defense Ministry Arms Procurement Network
IranWire·US · IR·about 6 hours ago
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and entities, including in China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan, for allegedly assisting Iran's Ministry of Defense in acquiring weapons and components. This continues the Trump administration's maximum-pressure campaign to isolate Iran economically, though the impact on Iran's procurement networks remains uncertain. The move signals sustained US enforcement against third-country intermediaries, potentially affecting regional trade dynamics.
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