The United States has announced sanctions on 32 entities and individuals from Iran, China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Türkiye, India, and other regions. These groups are accused of supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production through various procurement networks, including activities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
This move follows the reimposition of United Nations sanctions and restrictive measures against Iran on September 27. The UN acted in response to what it called Iran’s “significant non-performance” of its nuclear commitments. The renewed sanctions are designed to address risks stemming from Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, conventional arms development, and destabilizing actions.
“We call upon all UN Member States to implement their reimposed UN obligations, including sanctions to curtail Iran’s dangerous proliferation activities like the networks being sanctioned today,” the statement said. It also referenced four United Nations Security Council resolutions—1737, 1747, 1803, and 1929—which require countries to prevent the transfer of materials and technology used for producing ballistic missiles or items listed on the UN Register of Conventional Arms.
The announcement further states that this action supports President Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 aimed at countering Iran's efforts to develop missile systems and asymmetric weapons capabilities. It also seeks to limit IRGC access to resources used for destabilizing regional activities.
“The United States will continue to use all available means, including sanctions on entities based in third countries, to expose, disrupt, and counter Iran’s procurement of equipment and items for its ballistic missile and UAV programs, which jeopardize regional security and international stability,” according to the statement.
The Department of Treasury implemented these sanctions under Executive Order (E.O.) 13382—targeting proliferators of weapons of mass destruction—and E.O. 13224 as amended—which targets terrorist organizations and their supporters. Further details can be found in a press release issued by the Department of Treasury.
