Biden administration announces sanctions, European allies join in
Coordinated response to attack on Israel by Iran
Sanctions aim to disrupt key aspects of Iran's malign activity
United States and allies impose new sanctions on Iran over drone program
In a coordinated response to last weekend's attack on Israel by Iran, the United States and its allies have imposed new sanctions targeting individuals and entities involved in Iran's drone program. The Biden administration announced these sanctions on Thursday, stating that they aim to disrupt key aspects of Iran's malign activity.
According to multiple sources, including NBC News and Politico, the United States is targeting 16 people and two entities enabling Iran's drone production. These include engine manufacturers and companies providing materials for the steel industry and automotive sectors that supply the military with necessary components.
The sanctions were coordinated with European allies, including the United Kingdom, as part of a collective effort to cut off supplies to Iran's missile and drone program. The goal is also to isolate Iran on the global stage and hold it accountable for its actions against Israel.
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to Israel's security in a statement, emphasizing that
Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone program after its attack on Israel last weekend
President Joe Biden committed to Israel’s security and to holding accountable those who enable or support Iran’s attacks
Treasury Department targeting 16 people and two entities enabling Iran’s drone production, including engine types used in the attack over the weekend
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]The sanctions target 16 people and two entities enabling Iran's production of unmanned aerial vehicles, including engine manufacturers for the type of drones used in the attack.[/
President Joe Biden announced new economic sanctions on Iran in response to its missile attack on Israel.
, The sanctions aim to disrupt Iran’s production of drones used in the attack and target its steel industry and automotive companies that supply the military.
Five companies providing materials to Iran’s steel industry are also targeted by the sanctions.
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]The sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's production of drones used in the attack and target its steel industry and automotive companies that supply the military.[
Five companies providing materials to Iran's steel industry are also targeted by the sanctions.
The Treasury Department also sanctioned five companies associated with Iran's steel industry.
The United States imposed new sanctions on 16 people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program in response to last weekend’s attack on Israel.
'The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer that supplies Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, as well as companies that service the engines and individuals associated with providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces throughout the Middle East.'
The new sanctions were coordinated with European allies and aim to cut off supplies to Iran’s missile and drone program, as well as isolate the country on the global stage.
President Joe Biden stated that the US will 'not hesitate' to hold Iran accountable for its actions, and reaffirmed the US commitment to Israel’s security.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that these sanctions are aimed at degrading and disrupting key aspects of Iran’s malign activity, including its unmanned aerial vehicle program and the revenue the regime generates to support terrorism.
Over 300 missiles and drones were launched toward Israel by Iran in a retaliatory attack following an Israeli airstrike on a diplomatic compound in Damascus that killed senior Iranian military officials.
Israel, with assistance from the United States and other regional countries, intercepted most of the incoming fire.
The US and other countries have praised Israel’s successful interception of the Iranian barrage as evidence of its military superiority.
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]The United States imposed new sanctions on 16 people and two entities associated with Iran's drone program[
Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program
