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The United States introduced new sanctions against Iran and Russia

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Anna Kholodnova
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The US Treasury Department has introduced new sanctions against Iran, as well as against Russia, according to the departmentʼs website.

Seven people and four legal entities from Iran, China, Russia, and Turkey involved in the development of Iranian drones and military aircraft fell under the restrictions. The sanctions concern the Iranian Aviation Industry Company (HESA), which produces Iranʼs Ababil and Shahed series of UAVs. In particular, the list includes:

On July 20, the Council of the European Union adopted additional sanctions against Iran for its military support for the regime in Syria and Russiaʼs war against Ukraine. The export of components for the production of drones from the EU to Iran was banned. New travel restrictions and asset freezes have also been imposed on people responsible for, supporting or involved in UAV production programs.