The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions this week on nine individuals and entities in China and Hong Kong for allegedly helping the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian military acquire weapons. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department will not tolerate any support for Iran's armed forces.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions this week targeting nine individuals and entities in China and Hong Kong for providing support to Iran's military, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The designations cover four Chinese nationals, one Iranian national based in China, one Chinese company, and three Hong Kong-based firms. Treasury said the entities assisted in weapons procurement for the IRGC and the Iranian army, with one Hong Kong firm operating as part of an Iranian clandestine banking network that attempted to conduct arms-related transactions.
Secretary Scott Bessent stated: "The Treasury Department will not tolerate any support for the Iranian military."
As The Zioneer reported on June 10 and 11, Washington has intensified financial pressure on Iran-linked networks in recent days, including broader sanctions on entities tied to IRGC procurement and a warning from Bessent that Iran will lose the "zero-sum game" it is playing. The additions of Chinese and Hong Kong intermediaries extend the campaign into East Asian supply chains.
The sanctioned list and the specific procurement details remain under seal pending regulatory filings.
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