The United States has imposed sanctions on 13 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran procure weapons and military components.
The sanctions were announced on Tuesday by the US Treasury and State departments as the Trump administration continues efforts to increase economic pressure on Iran.
The targeted individuals and entities are based in countries including Russia, China, Hong Kong, Pakistan and Iran.
The Treasury Department said the sanctions were aimed at weakening Iran’s ability to rebuild its weapons programmes and increasing the cost of supporting its procurement networks.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would continue to identify and isolate individuals and entities supporting the Iranian government.
Among those sanctioned is Seyyed Asghar Alizadeh Tabatabai, a Beijing-based representative of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics agency.
The Treasury accused him of coordinating the procurement of finished weapons systems and dual-use components from China for Iran.
Also targeted was Iran-based Kavoshcom Asia R&D Group, which was accused of procuring electronic components for the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company.
Hong Kong-based EC Mojo Technology Co Limited and its China-based representative, Li Fen, were also sanctioned over alleged support for the procurement network.
The US also sanctioned Pakistan-based Waseem Pasha Tajammal, chairman of defence company Cavalier Group.
Two Russian companies were targeted: aircraft manufacturer Joint Stock Company Experimental Design Bureau Named After A.S. Yakovlev and shipping firm MG-Flot LLC, which the Treasury said transports weapons for the Russian government.
Iran-based Saha Airlines, which the US said is affiliated with Iran’s air force, was also included in the sanctions.
The latest measures are part of Washington’s broader effort to pressure Tehran following the conflict that began after a US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28.
However, Brett Erickson, managing principal at Obsidian Risk Advisors, said the sanctions would have limited impact on Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones.
He described the move as largely aimed at demonstrating that the Trump administration was taking action against Iran.
