Washington
19 September 2023

The U.S. designated “seven individuals and four entities based in Iran, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Russia and Türkiye in connection with Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and military aircraft development”. “This network”, according to the Treasury Department, “facilitated shipments and financial transactions in support of the U.S.-designated Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company’s (HESA’s) UAV and military aircraft production, procurement, and maintenance activities”.

Subscribe to Crisis Group’s Email Updates

Receive the best source of conflict analysis right in your inbox.