US Sanctions Networks Based in China, Hong Kong, Belarus for Helping Iran Obtain Weapons

US Sanctions Networks Based in China, Hong Kong, Belarus for Helping Iran Obtain Weapons

Women walk past a ballistic missile launch vehicle during a rally marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution, in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 11, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

The Trump administration on June 10 imposed sanctions on 13 individuals and entities based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, and Belarus that U.S. officials say were involved in procuring weapons and military-related equipment for Iran’s armed forces.

The coordinated action by the Treasury and State departments targets networks accused of helping Tehran acquire conventional weapons, including man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) from China, as the administration continues its “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran.

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Original News Source Link – Epoch Times