Overview
- U.S. officials said on May 29–30 that they dismantled a sophisticated procurement ring led by Iran-based Ali Majd Sepehr that impersonated American companies to buy restricted technology from U.S. suppliers.
- The Treasury designated 10 people and firms across West Asia, Asia and Eastern Europe, and the State Department used counterterrorism authorities to publicly name the network and block any U.S.-based property tied to those listed.
- Authorities described the scheme as using fake U.S. websites, intermediaries in Dubai to receive shipments, and smuggling channels to move items such as spectrum analyzers and security detection gear into Iran.
- Treasury singled out Iran-based Pishgam Electronic Safeh Company for sourcing servomotors recovered from downed Shahed-136 drones, and officials said some designated actors helped supply components for Shahed-series drones and ballistic missile programs.
- The State Department offered up to $15 million through Rewards for Justice to disrupt IRGC financial networks, and U.S. warnings make clear that foreign banks that deal with designated parties could face secondary sanctions.