U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Individuals, Companies Tied To Iran's Drone Program

Washington D.C./22.03.23/Turan:   The Biden Administration on Tuesday announced sanctions aimed at 4 entities and 3 individuals for their involvement in Iran’s drone and weapons programs, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports.

"Iran’s proliferation of weapons destabilizes the Middle East," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. "The United States will continue to act to disrupt Iran’s proliferation of UAVs and work with Allies and partners to counter Iran’s weapons proliferation."

Here’s a look at the new designations:

— Asghar Mahmoudi for orchestrating the movement of supplies to Iran.Selin Technic Co.

— Amanallah Paidar for working as a commercial manager and procurement agent for Iran

— Murat Bukey, who the U.S. said is a procurement agent who has backed Paidar.

— Defense Technology and Science Research Center for conducting defense-related procurement and research and development for Iran.

— Farazan Industrial Engineering, Inc., which the U.S. alleges helped Iran obtain military supplies and attempted to acquire European-made engines for drones and surface-to-air missiles.

— Ozone Havacilik Ve Savunma Sanayi Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, who the U.S. alleged helped to “facilitate Burkey’s business with Iran.”

“Iran’s well-documented proliferation of UAVs and conventional weapons to its proxies continues to undermine both regional security and global stability,” said Brian Nelson, under secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.

Alex Raufoglu