US arms smuggled to new sanctions in Iran Maximum pressure in the future December 12:46
US Secretary of State Pompeio announced new sanctions against Iran as Iranian airlines and others were involved in smuggling weapons, emphasizing the policy of maintaining maximum pressure going forward.
Secretary of State Pompeio held a conference on the 11th and announced that three companies, including Iran's Mahan Airlines, were designated as sanctions for being involved in smuggling of weapons of mass destruction. The Ministry of Finance has also announced that it will impose sanctions on two Iranian shipping companies and one individual for smuggling weapons into Yemen.
The United States announced last month that when the US Navy conducted an inspection in the Arabian Sea, Iranian missile parts etc. were found from an unknown ship, and this sanctions seems to be related to this However, details are not disclosed.
Secretary Pompeio said at the conference, “As long as Iran continues to cheat, the US will continue to maintain maximum pressure,” calling on countries to participate in the construction of the Iranian siege.
The United States and Iran have released both citizens who have been detained this month, and Secretary Pompeio said, “There was still a sign that Americans who were detained in Iran would be released,” Iran said. He suggested a conversation under the surface of the water, and expressed his idea of continuing to seek dialogue while applying pressure.