US sanctions target firms tied to Iran drone supply network

US sanctions target firms tied to Iran drone supply network The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran’s military obtain weapons and materials used in the production of Shahed drones. Officials said several of the sanctioned entities are based in China and Hong Kong and are linked to supply chains supporting Tehran’s drone programme. The move comes as diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran remain stalled and ahead of a planned visit by US President Donald Trump to China for talks with Xi Jinping.