U.S. Sanctions Six Chinese Entities Over Iranian Drone Procurement Network

The sanctions target companies accused of supplying key components for Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs, as part of the Trump administration's renewed maximum pressure campaign.

• The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned six entities in China and Hong Kong for allegedly aiding Iran's drone and missile procurement efforts.
• The targeted companies are accused of acting as front organizations to supply components for the Iranian firm Pishtazan Kavosh Gostar Boshra (PKGB) and its subsidiary Narin Sepehr Mobin Isatis.
• The sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's ability to develop and export drones and missiles used by terrorist proxies and destabilizing actors, including Russia.
• Entities such as Dingtai Industrial Technology Co. and Shenzhen Zhiyu International Trade Co. allegedly procured U.S.-made components and other equipment for Iran's UAV network.
• The action is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to reimpose its maximum pressure campaign on Iran, which includes targeting its oil exports and weapons programs.

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