Washington (US) – The US has sanctioned 3 Indian firms from doing business with Iran over allegations of facilitating illicit trade with the Iranian military and supplying drones to it. Over a dozen companies, individuals and vessels of many countries other than India have also been slapped with sanctions. All of them are alleged to have played a central role in facilitating and financing the clandestine sale of Iranian drones to Russia.
US places sanctions on three Indian companies for involvement in trade with #Iran
Accused of clandestine sale of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to #Russia‘s war in #Ukraine.#WorldNews#RussiaUkraineWar pic.twitter.com/Tu5y6F8hep
— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) April 26, 2024
These drones are used in the war against Ukraine. Indian firms that have been sanctioned include Zen Shipping, Port India Private Limited and Sea Art Ship Management.