US Sanctions 32 Entities Over Iran Missile Programme
The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on 32 individuals and entities across eight countries—namely Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Türkiye, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany and Ukraine—accused of aiding Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production. The move targets procurement networks that funnel key components such as missile propellant precursors and drone parts to Iran’s military apparatus.
Focus On Global Procurement And Financial Links
The sanctioning agency cited that these networks “pose a threat to U.S. and allied personnel in the Middle East and to commercial shipping in the Red Sea.” The action continues the effort begun on 27 September 2025 to have the U.S. and international partners enforce United Nations sanctions on Iran. A procurement network identified as the “MVM partnership” was specifically named for sourcing components from China on behalf of Iranian defence-industry entities.
Indian Firm Among Designated Parties
Among the 32 designated parties is an India-based company, confirming that the Indian jurisdiction is included in the global sanctions sweep. While the exact name of the company was listed in some reports, the Treasury statement did not publicly confirm all names or full details of the Indian firm and individuals by country.
Implications For Regional And Financial Security
Analysts say the sanctions reflect growing U.S. emphasis on disrupting the financial and supply-chain networks behind Iran’s missile and drone production, rather than solely focusing on Iranian territory. The inclusion of non-Iranian entities underscores the global nature of the support infrastructure for Tehran’s military ambitions. Financial restrictions include freezing U.S.-based assets of designated persons and denying access to the U.S. financial system.
