U.S. Intercepts Ship with Chinese Missile Components Bound for Iran, Highlighting Sanctions Enforcement
The United States has intercepted a ship carrying dual-use components from China intended for Iran, as part of a broader effort to enforce international sanctions. The intercepted cargo included spectrometers and gyroscopes, which can enhance the precision of guided missiles. This action aligns with recent U.S. Treasury sanctions against a network of companies in China, Iran, Turkey, and the UAE involved in supplying components for Iranian ballistic missile and drone production. The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Shun Kai Xing, also known as Honestar, was specifically sanctioned for transporting a computer numerical control machine used in weapons systems. These developments are part of a larger strategy to curb Iran's missile capabilities, which have been used in attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets and exported to Russia for use in Ukraine. 
