The United States has levied sanctions against 32 international entities and individuals across various countries, including India, for their alleged support of Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. This significant action, announced by the U.S. State Department, is part of an ongoing strategy to curb Tehran’s advanced weapons development. The targeted networks operated from locations in Iran, China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and India, among others, facilitating the procurement of critical components.
These measures are also intended to reinforce the reimposition of United Nations sanctions, which were reinstated due to Iran’s failure to meet its nuclear commitments. U.S. Treasury officials highlighted Iran’s exploitation of global financial systems to fund its weapons programs, emphasizing a “maximum pressure” campaign to halt its nuclear ambitions. The international community is urged to fully enforce these UN sanctions to cut off Iran’s access to global finance.
An Indian company, Farmlane Private Limited, was identified for its alleged connection to a UAE-based firm, Marco Klinge. This network reportedly procured materials like sodium chlorate and sodium perchlorate, essential for missile propellants and explosives. The State Department reiterated its commitment to utilizing all available tools, including sanctions on third-country entities, to disrupt Iran’s procurement of materials for its missile and UAV programs, which pose risks to regional and global stability.