The United States has sanctioned a total of nine mainland Chinese and Hong Kong companies and individuals accused of helping Iran’s military.The decision, which risks complicating Donald Trump’s visit to China next week, was announced on Friday by the Treasury and State departments.A Treasury Department press release said those targeted were “enabling efforts by Iran’s military to secure weapons” or securing “raw materials with applications in Iran’s Shahed‑series unmanned aerial vehicles and ballistic missile programme”.
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US sanctions 9 mainland China and Hong Kong entities over alleged Iran military links
The United States has imposed sanctions on nine mainland Chinese and Hong Kong entities, including companies and individuals. Announced on Friday by the Treasury and State departments, these sanctions are due to alleged involvement in assisting Iran's military.
Laura ZhouSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-09 · 07:16 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The United States has imposed sanctions on nine mainland Chinese and Hong Kong entities, including companies and individuals. Announced on Friday by the Treasury and State departments, these sanctions are due to alleged involvement in assisting Iran's military. The targeted entities are accused of enabling Iran's military to acquire weapons or raw materials crucial for its Shahed-series unmanned aerial vehicles and ballistic missile program. This action, taken shortly before President Donald Trump's visit to China, could potentially complicate diplomatic relations. The sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's military procurement efforts by targeting its supply chains.
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The targeted entities were securing raw materials with applications in Iran’s Shahed-series UAVs and ballistic missile program.
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The targeted entities were enabling efforts by Iran’s military to secure weapons.
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The sanctioned entities are accused of helping Iran’s military.
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The United States has sanctioned nine mainland Chinese and Hong Kong companies and individuals.
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The sanctions risk complicating Donald Trump’s visit to China.
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