The U.S. imposed sanctions on 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over allegedly contributing to Iran’s drone trade and ballistics program which the Trump administration says threatens the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East. The Treasury Department stated that these measures aim to support the reimposed UN sanctions on Iran concerning its nuclear program. Key targets include a Venezuelan firm accused of buying Iranian drones and three Iranian individuals involved with ballistic missile materials procurement. Once again, tensions are running high as President Trump has indicated that further military strikes may occur if Iran persists in its nuclear endeavors.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iran and Venezuela Over Drone Threat
New sanctions target ten individuals and firms in Iran and Venezuela linked to drone trade, amidst ongoing tensions over nuclear arms.
The U.S. Treasury Department levied sanctions against ten people and companies from Iran and Venezuela, accusing them of facilitating Iran's drone and ballistic missile programs that pose threats to U.S. and allied nations. This measure aligns with reimposed UN sanctions on Iran regarding its nuclear ambitions. Among those targeted are a Venezuelan firm accused of obtaining Iranian drones and Iranian nationals involved in procuring missile materials. The sanctions come as President Trump warns of potential military actions against Iran if it attempts to revive its nuclear program.
