US sanctions 9 mainland China and Hong Kong entities over alleged Iran military links

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The US has imposed sanctions on nine entities from mainland China and Hong Kong for their alleged involvement in supporting Iran's military capabilities. This development complicates international diplomatic relations, especially concerning Trump’s upcoming visit to China.

The United States has sanctioned a total of nine mainland Chinese and Hong Kong companies and individuals accused of helping Iran’s military. The decision, which risks complicating Donald Trump’s visit to China next week, was announced on Friday by the Treasury and State departments. A Treasury Department press release said those targeted were “enabling efforts by Iran’s military to secure weapons” or securing “raw materials with applications in Iran’s Shahed‑series unmanned aerial vehicles and...