The United States has officially sanctioned 32 entities and individuals worldwide, including a company based in India, for their alleged involvement in supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development. The U.S. State Department stated that these groups operated complex procurement networks across various nations, including Iran, China, Hong Kong, the UAE, Turkey, and India.
This significant action by the U.S. government supports the renewed United Nations sanctions against Iran, which were reinstated due to the nation’s alleged non-compliance with its nuclear deal obligations. Officials highlighted Iran’s use of international financial systems to fund its weapons programs and reiterated the administration’s commitment to a “maximum pressure” policy. The U.S. is advocating for universal adherence to the UN’s “snapback” sanctions to isolate Iran economically.
Farmlane Private Limited, an Indian firm, was specifically named by the Treasury Department for its alleged connection to a UAE-based entity, Marco Klinge. Their alleged procurement of materials like sodium chlorate and sodium perchlorate, used in missile propellants, has drawn U.S. attention. The State Department issued a stern warning, indicating that such activities jeopardize regional and global stability, and the U.S. will continue to pursue and disrupt any foreign entities that aid Iran’s weapons proliferation.