US sanctions 6 Iranian targets over drone activities
By DW
01 November 2021 |
6:29 am
The US Treasury has blacklisted two individuals and four entities involved in Iran's unmanned aerial vehicles program. Washington has said Iranian drones have been used to attack US forces and international shipping.
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