US blocks over a dozen ships for facilitating illicit trade in support of Iran s military aninews.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aninews.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
In February, the United States imposed sanctions on four entities identified as front companies and subsidiaries for US-designated Hamed Dehghan and Pishtazan Kavosh Gostar Boshra (PKGB). These entities have provided materials and sensitive technology for Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV programs, including Shahed-series UAVs used by the Russian military in Ukraine, stated the US State Department. Iranian-made UAVs have been employed in acts of terror, including numerous attacks by Iran-aligned militia groups on US personnel resulting in American casualties - Newsx
The statement also highlights the use of Iranian-made UAVs by Iran-aligned militia groups in attacks on US personnel, resulting in fatalities. Additionally, Iran-backed Houthis have launched attacks on commercial vessels and US naval assets using Iranian-made UAVs and missiles. - Newsx
As part of the latest move by the US, one vessel name was updated and 13 associated vessels were added to the SDN and Blocked Persons list. The new order by the US designated one entity and identified 13 associated vessels as blocked property, as per the statement issued by the Department on Thursday. The latest action is aimed at illicit maritime trade facilitated by Iran's AFGS., World News - Times Now