U.S. Sanctions 8 Individuals, 4 Entities, Mahan Air for Iran Weapons Programs
Summary
The U.S. Department of State announced sanctions on eight individuals and four entities operating procurement networks that support Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle and ballistic missile programs, as well as U.S.-designated Mahan Air. Two aircraft have also been identified as blocked property of Mahan Air, which has previously transported IRGC operatives, weapons, equipment, and funds. The action was taken pursuant to Executive Orders 13382 and 13224 to counter Iran's weapons programs under Operation Epic Fury and NSPM-2.
“Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on eight individuals and four entities that operate multiple procurement networks supporting Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs and U.S.-designated Mahan Air.”
What changed
The Department of State announced new sanctions designations against eight individuals and four entities that operate procurement networks supporting Iran's UAV and ballistic missile programs, as well as Mahan Air. Two aircraft associated with Mahan Air were also identified as blocked property. The action was taken under Executive Orders 13382 and 13224, targeting weapons of mass destruction proliferators and terrorist supporters respectively.
U.S. persons and entities that may have dealings with the newly designated parties must implement blocking procedures. Financial institutions, importers, exporters, and other commercial parties should screen transactions and relationships against the updated sanctions lists to ensure compliance with the blocking requirements.
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Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases Disrupting Procurement Networks Supporting Iran’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Ballistic Missile Programs and Mahan Air
Disrupting Procurement Networks Supporting Iran’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Ballistic Missile Programs and Mahan Air
Press Statement
Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson
April 21, 2026
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on eight individuals and four entities that operate multiple procurement networks supporting Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile programs and U.S.-designated Mahan Air. The United States is also identifying two aircraft as blocked property of Mahan Air, which has previously transported Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operatives, weapons, equipment, and funds.
These designations support Operation Epic Fury and President Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 directive to counter Iran’s weapons programs. Today’s action also supports the implementation of United Nations sanctions and restrictive measures on Iran, which were reimposed as a direct result of Iran’s “significant non-performance” of its nuclear commitments.
The United States will continue to use all available means to expose, disrupt, and counter Iran’s threatening activities to protect America’s interests.
The Department of the Treasury’s action was taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their supporters, and E.O. 13224, as amended, which targets terrorist groups and their supporters. For more information on today’s actions, please refer to the Department of the Treasury’s press release.
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Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions Iran Office of the Spokesperson Sanctions and Designations Weapons and Military Technology
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