US Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Iran Weapon Suppliers Amid Ceasefire Deadline
The United States Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting 14 individuals and companies involved in aiding Iran's acquisition of weapons. This move is part of efforts to deplete Iran's ballistic missile inventories, which have been affected by US-Israeli attacks. The sanctions target entities based in Iran, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, citing their involvement in procuring or transporting weapons or components for Iran. This development comes as a two-week ceasefire, announced by US President Donald Trump, is nearing its end. The ceasefire was intended to provide a pause in hostilities and open the door for potential peace talks between the US and Iran. However, tensions remain high as both nations are at a standoff over whether to initiate a second round of negotiations aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and ending the US-Israel conflict with Iran. 
