U.S. imposes new sanctions on global entities for alleged support of Iran's Shahed attack drones

The U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a new round of sanctions on international companies and individuals on Wednesday.
This marks the ninth such sanction package directed at deterring the transfer of attack drone technology from Iran to countries, including Russia.
Despite previous sanctions, the international community has witnessed continued efforts by companies to bypass restrictions and engage in business dealings, including the supply of drone components, with both Iran and Russia.
The newly sanctioned entities and individuals hail from Iran, Türkiye, China, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates. According to the OFAC, they are allegedly involved in the illicit transfer of drone parts to Iran.
Among the entities mentioned, HongKong Himark stands out for allegedly attempting to conceal Iran as the ultimate recipient of the transfers through the falsification of documents, as highlighted by the Treasury Department.
The sanctions dictate that "all transactions by U.S. persons or within the United States (including transactions transiting the United States) that involve any property or interests in property of blocked or designated persons are prohibited."
These measures aim to tighten the grip on entities involved in supporting Iran's production of Shahed attack drones, emphasizing the United States' commitment to disrupting the flow of critical technology that could contribute to destabilizing activities.
The persistent challenge of companies circumventing sanctions underscores the complexity of the issue, prompting continued vigilance and responsive actions from the U.S. government in the face of evolving tactics employed by those engaging in prohibited activities. (ILKHA)
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