The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on 14 individuals and companies based in Iran, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. They are accused of involvement in the purchase and supply of arms and weapons parts to the Iranian government. Any assets found in the US or related to US citizens will be frozen, officials said.
April 22, Kathmandu – The US Treasury has sanctioned 14 individuals, companies, and aircraft located in Iran, Turkey, and the UAE. They are charged with facilitating the acquisition and delivery of weapons and weapon components to the Iranian government. This move by the US precedes President Donald Trump’s announcement to strengthen the ceasefire with Iran. Through these sanctions, the US aims to maintain economic pressure on the Iranian government. Assets linked to the sanctioned parties that are found within US jurisdiction will be immediately frozen, according to reports.
