US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

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The United States announced sanctions on 13 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran procure weapons and components, including targets based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan. Washington said the measures aim to isolate Iran economically and pressure it to negotiate an end to the war that began with US-Israeli strikes on February 28.

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 29 - The US government announced fresh sanctions on Tuesday against 13 individuals and entities, including some based in Russia, China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying they helped Iran procure weapons and components. The sanctions announced by the Treasury and State departments are part of the Trump administration's effort to isolate Iran economically and force it to negotiate an end to the war that began with a US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28.