The US introduced new sanctions Friday on Iran’s Marine, Aerospace and Aviation Industries organizations for his or her function in manufacturing deadly army gear for Iran’s army and the IRGC.
“Today, we are announcing the designation of Iran’s Marine Industries Organization (MIO), Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), and the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) for engaging in activities that materially contribute to the supply, sale, or transfer, directly or indirectly, to or from Iran, or for the use in or benefit of Iran, of arms or related materiel, including spare parts,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo mentioned.
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He mentioned every of the entities was manufacturing deadly army gear for Iran’s army, together with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
This consists of assault boats, missiles, and fight drones, Pompeo mentioned.
“Iranian conventional arms proliferation poses a persistent threat to regional and international security, as evidenced by Iran’s continued military support and confirmed arms transfers that fuel ongoing conflict in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and elsewhere,” Pompeo additionally mentioned Friday.
The outgoing prime US diplomat referred to as upon all states to ban the sale, provide, or switch of arms to or from Iran. “The United States will continue working with its partners in the international community to pressure the Iranian regime to fundamentally change its behavior,” Pompeo mentioned.
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