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US slaps sanctions on Iranian airline used to transport UAVs to Russia
Pouya Air transported Iranian military drones to Russia on behalf of the IRGC Aerospace Force, according to the US Treasury Department.
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US sanctions target Sepehr Energy for helping Iran fuel Russia's war in Ukraine
Sepehr Energy plays a leading role in the commercial activities of Iran's ministry of defense and armed forces logistics, which in turn supports the IRGC and Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Leadership of Iranian front company Sahara Thunder targeted in new sanctions
Three Sahara Thunder officials -- Kazem Mirzai Kondori, Hossein Bakshayesh and Hojat Abdulahi Fard -- were sanctioned for their involvement in the sale of drones for Iran's defense ministry.
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Iranian automobile companies targeted in new US sanctions
Bahman Group and three of its subsidiaries have continued to materially support the IRGC and Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
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Sanctions target Iran's steel industry following attack on Israel
The US sanctions target five companies for providing components for steel production or purchasing finished steel products on behalf of Iran's Khuzestan Steel Company.
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Iran's drone program targeted in response to unprecedented attack on Israel
The latest US sanctions target individuals and entities that enable Iran's UAV production, including engine types that power its Shahed drones.
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Iran's intentions to escalate Middle East conflict are met with US warnings
Iran's 'reckless' attack on Israel and its threats to escalate could lead to a wider regional war, one in which the Iranian regime would suffer greatly, the US military warns.
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US transfers seized Iranian weapons to Ukrainian forces
US and partner naval forces seized the munitions from four separate vessels that were smuggling arms from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen.
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Jordan spearheads regional effort to curb drug smuggling
The kingdom has been heading up a regional effort to combat cross-border drug smuggling as it continues to thwart infiltration from Syria.
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Houthis' continued Red Sea attacks imperil global economy
The fallout from the Iran-backed group's attacks on commercial vessels is having a far-reaching negative impact on the global economy.