By The Opinion
The United States government reinforced its pressure strategy against Iran with a new package sanctions addressed to more than a dozen people and entities in Middle East, China, Belarus and United Arab Emirates, singled out for their alleged role in strengthening Iranian military capabilities.
The measures seek restrict Tehran’s access to technologyfinancing and materials linked to defense programs, in a context of sustained international tension.
Companies accused of supporting Iran
Among the affected entities are three Chinese companies:
- Meentropy Technology Co. Ltd
- The Earth Sight
- Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co.,Ltd
These firms would have provided satellite images of US facilities located in the Middle East to Iranian authorities, according to official information.
Network linked to the Iranian military sector
The sanctions package includes Iran Ministry of Defense Export Centeran organization associated with the international marketing of the country’s military equipment.
In total, the measure affects 11 entities and 3 individuals, who are attributed participation in the acquisition of weapons, strategic materials and components for ballistic missiles and drones.
Against networks supporting China
The State Department noted that these actions are part of a sustained management policy on networks that support Iran.
The US government warned that will continue to take responsibility to foreign actors involved in military support to Tehran.
In the same line, the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessentstated that the measures seek to weaken the financial and operational structures linked to the Iranian military apparatus, in coordination with the strategy of President Donald Trump.
They seek to end the conflict
As sanctions intensifyThe United States and Iran hold talks to try to reach an agreement to put an end to the conflict active for 10 weeks.
Washington is considering a proposal 14 points contemplated by the suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment for a period of between 10 and 20 years, in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions and the release of frozen funds.
The knowing also includes the progressive reduction of restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, with the aim of restoring international maritime flow.
Military tension in the Strait of Hormuz
The diplomatic scenario is developing in parallel to new exchanges of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz region, a key area for world energy trade.
According to him United States Central Commands, US forces responded to rocket launches Iranian missiles, drones and vessels against warships in the area. The threats were intercepted without impacts on the vessels.
President Donald Trump described the events as a “love blow” and maintained that the ceasefire remains in effect, without offering details on the status of negotiations with Iran.
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