The United States has imposed sanctions on seven Turkish companies, accusing them of being involved in Iran’s drone (UAV) supply network, the U.S. Treasury Department announced.
In a statement, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said it had sanctioned individuals and entities operating across eight countries — including Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany, and Ukraine — for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs.
According to the announcement, a total of 32 individuals and companies were found to be part of the supply chains enabling Iran’s production of missiles and drones. Among them are seven entities based in Turkey, which will now face U.S. sanctions.
“A Serious Threat to Red Sea Commercial Shipping”
“These networks pose a serious threat to U.S. and allied personnel in the Middle East, as well as to commercial vessels in the Red Sea,” the Treasury’s statement said.
The sanctions target several actors linked to Iran’s Shahed-series drones, including Hong Kong-based companies Qian Xi Long and Hin Yun, which reportedly supplied parts to Mado, a firm that produces engines for Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 UAVs.
Turkish Firms Named in Sanctions List
The Treasury Department said the Hong Kong-based companies had received hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments from Turkish firms allegedly connected to the network.
The seven Turkish companies placed on the sanctions list are:
- Arkedya Gıda
- Intro Oto Yedek Parça
- Own Uçar Gıda
- Royal Yapı İnşaat
- Loris Turizm
- Özkam Nakliyat
- Artaş Gümrükleme
The U.S. said these entities were involved in financial transactions and material transfers supporting Iran’s drone and missile programs.
The move underscores Washington’s ongoing effort to disrupt Iran’s weapons production and export networks, which it says threaten regional stability and global shipping security.
Source: Patronlar Dünyası/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök