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  "id": 10837449,
  "title": "US imposes sanctions against Russian companies tied to Iran weapons procurement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/us-imposes-sanctions-against-russian-companies-tied-to-iran-weapons",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T02:28:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/us-imposes-sanctions-against-russian-companies-tied-to-iran-weapons-procurement/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 29, the United States imposed sanctions targeting 13 individuals and entities in Russia, Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan, according to the Treasury and State departments. The measures focus on two Russian companies, MG-Flot LLC and Russian aircraft manufacturer JSC Experimental Design Bureau Named After A.S. Yakovlev, linked to the procurement of Iranian weapons. This action is part of the U.S.'s economic pressure on Tehran, fueled by the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Russian entities have reportedly supplied Iran with drone components and ammunition, while Moscow has aided Iran in targeting U.S. bases. The escalation of relations between Russia and Iran intensified following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In the previous year, Iran provided Russia with Shahed drones for deployment against military and civilian targets. In exchange, Russia committed to supporting Iran and supplying it with essential goods amid its war against the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran in February and the subsequent tension between Kyiv and Tehran over Iran's support of Russia have contributed to the ongoing conflict, with Kyiv even launching strikes on an Iranian vessel carrying military cargo in the Caspian Sea.",
  "summary": "The measures target 13 individuals and entities in Russia, Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan as the United States continues to exert economic pressure on Tehran under \"Operation Economic Outcast\" amid its months-long war with Iran.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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