The U.S. designated “thirteen foreign entities and individuals in China, Iraq, Russia and Turkey pursuant to the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nonproliferation Act”, including five entities and individuals in China and Turkey “for supporting Iran’s missile program”. According to the State Department, “the imposition of these measures underscores that Iran’s missile program remains a significant proliferation concern. The imposition of sanctions against these foreign entities is consistent with our efforts to use all available measures to prevent Iran from advancing its missile capabilities”.