The United States has imposed sanctions on 32 companies and individuals from India, China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, Hong Kong, Germany, and Ukraine, accusing them of helping Iran advance its ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programmes.
Officials said the targeted networks supplied components, chemicals, and equipment used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups. These supply routes are believed to support the production of weapons that could threaten stability in the Middle East and the Red Sea.
Among those named is Farmlane Private Limited, a Chandigarh-based firm, and its UAE-based director, Marco Klinge. They are accused of providing dual-use chemicals such as ‘sodium chlorate and sodium perchlorate’, which can be used to make missile propellants. Investigators said the materials were routed through intermediaries to disguise their final destination.
Under the sanctions, assets under the US jurisdiction will be frozen, and American companies are barred from doing business with the listed entities. The move also reinforces the UN Security Council’s September 2025 decision to restore arms restrictions on Iran after it failed to meet nuclear-related obligations.
Authorities said the action aims to limit Iran’s access to weapons materials and sends a clear signal to global suppliers about the need for strict compliance with dual-use export rules, items that can serve both civilian and military purposes.
This marks the third round of sanctions this year involving India-linked entities accused of facilitating Iranian trade or defence networks. Earlier rounds targeted firms allegedly involved in energy exports and related transactions.
While the full list of sanctioned entities has not been made public, the move highlights growing international scrutiny of dual-use exports. India has not yet issued an official response to the latest development.
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