The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions against two individuals and one entity for allegedly participating in efforts to assist Iran in obtaining ManPADS-based air defense systems as part of proceedings aimed at acquiring arms procurement networks for Tehran Limited. The State Department noted that the sanctions included the Belarus-based prime minister, who was accused by Washington of participating in the company's efforts to purchase weapons for Iran.

The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions against two individuals and one entity for allegedly participating in efforts to assist Iran in obtaining ManPADS-based air defense systems as part of proceedings aimed at acquiring arms procurement networks for Tehran Limited. The State Department noted that the sanctions included the Belarus-based prime minister, who was accused by Washington of participating in the company's efforts to purchase weapons for Iran.