US imposes sanctions on 13 individuals and entities linked to Iran weapons procurement

Li Fen: Li Fen is the China-based representative of EC Mojo Technology Co Limited. Treasury sanctioned her for involvement in providing electronic components and attempting to evade sanctions in support of Iranian procurement. MG-Flot LLC: MG-Flot LLC is a Russia-based shipping company whose vessels have transported weapons for the Russian government. The entity faced US sanctions due to its role in supporting activities linked to Iran. Saha Airlines: Saha Airlines is an Iran-based airline affiliated with the country's air force. It was designated in the sanctions for its involvement in networks tied to Iranian military procurement. US Government: The US Government is the federal authority responsible for national security, foreign policy, and economic sanctions enforcement through agencies like the Treasury Department. In this news, it announced sanctions targeting networks procuring weapons and components for Iran. Cavalier Group: Cavalier Group is a privately owned defense company with operations in Pakistan and internationally, chaired by Waseem Pasha Tajammal. It was sanctioned for ties to activities supporting Iranian weapons procurement. Waseem Pasha Tajammal: Waseem Pasha Tajammal serves as chairman of Cavalier Group, a privately owned defense company. He was designated in the sanctions for his leadership role in an entity tied to Iranian weapons procurement networks. Kavoshcom Asia R and D Group: Kavoshcom Asia R and D Group is an Iran-based entity involved in procuring electronics and components for defense-related manufacturing. According to the sanctions announcement, it supported efforts for an Iranian aircraft manufacturing company tied to MODAFL. EC Mojo Technology Co Limited: EC Mojo Technology Co Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that supplies electronic components. The Treasury designated it for providing such components in support of Iranian procurement networks linked to Kavoshcom. Seyyed Asghar Alizadeh Tabatabai: Seyyed Asghar Alizadeh Tabatabai is a Beijing-based representative of Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics who coordinated procurement of weapons systems and dual-use components in China. He was sanctioned for acting on behalf of MODAFL. Iran Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics: Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) oversees weapons research, production, and acquisition for the country's armed forces, including ballistic missiles and UAVs. The news highlights its role in international procurement efforts that prompted the US sanctions action. Joint Stock Company Experimental Design Bureau Named After A.S. Yakovlev: Joint Stock Company Experimental Design Bureau Named After A.S. Yakovlev is a Russia-based aircraft manufacturer. It was included in the US sanctions for connections to Iranian weapons-related procurement. `json { "Operation Economic Outcast": "The sanctions were announced under Operation Economic Outcast, a US campaign launched in August 2026 to disrupt economic support for the Iranian regime.", "Diplomatic Context": "The designations come as the Trump administration pursues economic pressure alongside indirect diplomatic talks aimed at ending the conflict." } `