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U.S. Treasury sanctions entities in China, India, Russia, Iran over Mahan Air ties
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On 30 July 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against six entities and individuals located in China, India, Russia, and Iran. The sanctions target multiple companies that acted as general sales agents for Mahan Air, an Iranian airline already sanctioned by the U.S. and the European Union. Additionally, the Treasury blacklisted an IRGC-affiliated front company accused of supporting Iran's kinetic targeting during the ongoing conflict. The action underscores continued U.S. efforts to disrupt Iranian aviation and military networks.
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Washington, 30 July 2026 — The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran, including multiple companies serving as general sales agents for the U.S.- and European Union-sanctioned Iranian airline Mahan Air.
In a press release issued on July 30, the Treasury also blacklisted an IRGC-affiliated front company that has supported Iran’s kinetic targeting during the ongoing conflict.
Key details:
- Targets: Six entities and individuals across four countries
- Countries involved: China, India, Russia, and Iran
- Specific designations:
- Companies acting as general sales agents for Mahan Air, which is already sanctioned by the U.S. and EU
- An IRGC-affiliated front company involved in supporting Iran’s kinetic targeting operations
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International Crisis GroupNeutral / independent
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U.S. Sanctions Entities in China, India, Russia, Iran Over Mahan Air and IRGC Ties