US sanctions 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons, drone programs

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday against 10 individuals and companies, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for allegedly aiding Iran's military to procure weapons and materials used in Shahed-series drones and ballistic missiles. The move targets networks that allegedly helped Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its affiliated bodies acquire weapons components and aerospace-grade raw materials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the U.S. will continue to act under President Trump’s leadership to target foreign individuals and companies providing Iran’s military with weapons for use against U.S. forces.