U.S. Intensifies Sanctions to Curb Iran's Defense Efforts

The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, has imposed additional sanctions related to Iran, focusing on eight entities, one vessel, and one individual over their participation in supplying sensitive machinery to Tehran's defense sector.

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, these sanctions are part of a broader initiative to hamper Iran's acquisition of dual-use technologies that bolster its ballistic missile and drone capabilities, which pose a threat to regional and global security.

Additionally, the Treasury Department revealed separate sanctions targeting Yemen's Iran-supported Houthis, aimed at stopping illicit oil trading and shipping activities. These actions underline the U.S.'s commitment to halting entities involved in destabilizing activities across the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)