US Targets Iran's Missile and Drones Program with New Sanctions

The United States has imposed new sanctions on five individuals and seven entities for facilitating Iran's missile and drones program. These targets, based in Iran, China, and Hong Kong, are involved in procuring crucial components for Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle programs.

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on five individuals and seven entities that the Treasury Department said were facilitators for Iran's missile and drones program.

The targeted individuals and entities, based in Iran, China, and Hong Kong, are accused of helping procure various components such as accelerometers and gyroscopes for Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle program, according to a Treasury Department statement.

The move is part of a broader effort to curb Iran's capabilities in developing advanced weapons systems.

(With inputs from agencies.)