The United States slapped new sanctions Thursday on 16 people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program as it looks to punish Tehran for last weekend’s attack on Israel.
The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer that supplies Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, which were used in the onslaught, as well as companies that service the engines and individuals associated with providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces throughout the Middle East.
The Treasury Department also said it was punishing five companies associated with Iran’s steel industry and three subsidiaries of an Iranian automaker.
The new sanctions, which were coordinated with European allies, are an effort to cut off supplies to Iran’s missile and drone program and to isolate the country on the global stage.
In a statement accompanying the announcement of the sanctions, President Joe Biden said the US will “not hesitate” to hold Iran accountable.
“Let it be clear to all those who enable or support Iran’s attacks: The United States is committed to Israel’s security. We are committed to the security of our personnel and partners in the region. And we will not hesitate to take all necessary action to hold you accountable,” Biden said.
US Slaps New Sanctions on Iran’s Drone Program | CNN Politics
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Ukraine over here being bombed by Iranian drones for the past year, Israel gets attacked once...I don't disagree with the sanctions but it's bullshit that these specific sanctions weren't enforced earlier or that Ukraine doesn't even have a mention in the press release.
Really feels like if Ukraine was called Israel, America would be carpet bombing Russia, Lol.
No surprise if Zelenskyy sees this and is further annoyed by the double standards.
Last edited by Ryuu96 - on 18 April 2024
