On Friday, US announced sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies that had supported the development of Iran’s missile program.
In a statement Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said: “The four firms, accused of transferring sensitive technology and items to Iran’s missile program, will be subject to restrictions on US government aid and on their exports for two years.”
Pompeo said: “We will continue to work to impede Iran’s missile development efforts and use our sanctions authorities to spotlight the foreign suppliers, such as these entities in the PRC (China) and Russia, that provide missile-related materials and technology to Iran.”
The sanctions, imposed Wednesday, were against two Chinese-based companies, Chengdu Best New Materials and Zibo Elim Trade, as well as Russia-based Nilco Group and Joint Stock Company Elecon.
