US sanctions 13 individuals and entities for procuring arms for Iran's IRGC

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — The US State Department announced sanctions on Wednesday against 13 individuals and entities based in Iran, Belarus and China for attempting to procure weapons on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The department said the designated parties were involved in efforts to purchase arms for the IRGC. The measures are part of a US operation called "Economic Fury," which the administration says is aimed at disrupting procurement networks that support Iran's military programs. The Treasury Department is carrying out the designations, part of a broader pattern of periodic sanctions imposed on individuals and companies, particularly those operating in the defense-industrial sector, for their role in bolstering Iran's military capabilities. The latest designations target international supply chains linked to Iran's efforts to expand its military capacity, according to the State Department. The sanctions apply to parties across multiple sectors worldwide, with a focus on defense-related activities. No additional details on the specific individuals and entities were immediately available from the announcement.