US hands out sanctions over accusations of supplying Iran with air defence systems
US hands out sanctions over accusations of supplying Iran with air defence systems The US sanctioned two individuals and another entity accused of aiding Iran in sourcing man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). The statement said that sanctions "close off more of the channels Tehran uses to try to rebuild its arsenal and raise the risk for third-country brokers and suppliers". "The United…
The United States has sanctioned two individuals and an entity accused of helping Iran source man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), according to Middle East Eye. The US statement noted that these sanctions are intended to close channels used by Tehran to rebuild its arsenal and increase risks for third-country suppliers and brokers.
According to Live Mint, the US also targeted India-based individuals and companies for using fake vessel registrations to transport Iranian oil. The Economic Times - Economy identifies these individuals as Suniel Kumar Sharma and Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, stating their network allegedly provided fraudulent maritime registrations to assist sanctioned vessels in transporting petroleum. Several companies linked to the pair were also sanctioned under Executive Order 13902.
Additionally, Live Mint and The Economic Times - Economy report that a firm based in Turkiye was sanctioned for providing support to Iranian airlines.
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