WANA (July 30) – The United States is imposing new sanctions on Iran. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against five individuals and seven entities accused of “facilitating Iran’s missile and drone programs.”

 

In a statement on Tuesday, the Treasury Department said the targeted individuals and entities, based in Iran, China, and Hong Kong, assist in procuring “various components, including accelerometers and gyroscopes for Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs.”