US puts suppliers of Iran’s military program on sanctions list

In the statement made by the US Treasury Department, it was reported that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeted Pardazan System chief Namad Arman (PASNA), who is currently under sanctions. , and to suppliers based in Iran, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China, who provide PASNA’s supply of goods and technology.

In this context, it was stated that Iran will impose sanctions on 6 organizations and 1 person that facilitate the purchase of electronic components for its military programs, including those used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

In the statement, it was stated that the proliferation of drones and other weapons by Iran continues to destabilize the Middle East and other regions, and recalled that OFAC has imposed sanctions against the country’s missile and unmanned aerial vehicle programs since last year. past.

In the statement, PASNA CEO Mehdi Khoshghadam is responsible for the company’s efforts to circumvent sanctions, and is responsible for the sale and shipment of electronic components from Iran-based AMV AJ, PASNA International based in Malaysia, Hong Kong. based in Arttronix and China-based companies Jotrin, Vohom and Yinke.

US Treasury Department Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson, in his assessment on the issue, noted that sanctioned individuals and organizations procure goods and technology for Iran’s defense industry and UAV program, “Treasury contributes to Iran’s regional insecurity and global instability.” It will continue to apply its sanctions against military acquisition efforts.” he used the phrase. (AA)