US EditionU.S. sanctions Iranian, Venezuelan groups tied to weapons trade
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 10 entities linked to Iran's drone and missile programs to support U.N. sanctions and counter threats to U.S. interests, officials said.
- The U.S. imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and entities from Iran and Venezuela linked to the weapons trade, as stated by the Treasury Department.
- John K. Hurley, Treasury Under Secretary, emphasized that Iran and Venezuela are accountable for their proliferation of deadly weapons around the world.
- State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott warned that Iran's provision of weapons to Venezuela threatens U.S. interests in the region.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded that any oppressive aggression will be met with a harsh response, as reported on social media.
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The Treasury Department stated that UAVs and Iran's ballistic program "threat the U.S. and allied personnel in Iran.
The sanctions siege against Venezuela and its ally Iran continues to spread. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control has added to its list 10 individuals and companies from Venezuela and Iran related to the Iranian-made arms and combat drones trade. “The Treasury demands accountability from Iran and Venezuela for its aggressive and reckless proliferation of lethal weapons around the world,” said Undersecretary of the Treas…
US Sanctions Iran and Venezuela-Linked Firms Over Weapons Trade
The Trump administration imposed fresh sanctions on 10 individuals and firms based in Iran and Venezuela over their alleged involvement in weapons trading — the latest move by the US to ramp up pressure on the two countries.
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