US imposes sanctions on Iran-linked individuals attempting to procure weapons for the IRGC

The United States has imposed sanctions on individuals and entities linked to Iran that have sought to source and purchase weapons, including man‑portable air‑defense systems (MANPADS).

The sanctions target thirteen people and organizations located in Iran, Belarus, and China, including Hong Kong. They are accused of acting as fronts for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

These designations come after the May 8, 2026 action aimed at disrupting procurement networks that support Iran’s military programs and weaken its capacity to conduct military operations in the region.

Washington said the latest measures reinforce the implementation of United Nations sanctions on Iran, which were reimposed due to Iran’s “significant non‑performance” of its nuclear obligations.

The United Nations Security Council resolution 1929 requires member states to prevent the supply, sale, or transfer of conventional weapons such as MANPADS to Iran.

The U.S. reiterated its determination to maintain maximum pressure on Iran and to take steps that deny the IRGC and the Iranian government access to the resources that sustain their subversive activities.