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The U.S. Treasury has designated 21 entities and 17 individuals involved in networks supporting Iran's missile and military aircraft programs, reimposing sanctions to curb Iran's weapons proliferation and support for terrorist proxies, following the UN Security Council's snapback of restrictions.
The Biden administration has announced new sanctions and measures to maintain restrictions on Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs, following the expiration of U.N. Security Council sanctions on Tehran's missile arsenal. The U.S. accused Iran of complicity in the recent Hamas attack on Israel and expressed concerns about Iran's proliferation of missiles and drones. Russia has stated that it is no longer bound by the U.N. restrictions, but it remains unclear if it will provide assistance to Iran's missile projects. The Biden administration has sanctioned individuals, entities, and a vessel for supporting Iran's missile and drone production, and issued an advisory to prevent the supply of related items to Iran. Critics argue that the U.S. should have prevented the expiration of the U.N. sanctions and taken stronger action against Iran.