The United States today announces the imposition of sanctions in support of the “snapback” of UN sanctions and restrictions on Iran for “significant non-performance” of its nuclear commitments. As President Trump has made clear, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. Today, we are designating 44 individuals and entities involved in Iran’s nuclear program and weapons procurement networks supporting ballistic missile and military aircraft programs.
Of these targets, the Department of State is imposing sanctions on five individuals and one entity connected to Iran’s Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), which is the direct successor to Iran’s pre-2004 nuclear weapon program. A number of the persons sanctioned in this action have sought to obtain sensitive dual-use technologies and technical expertise applicable to nuclear weapons development.
Today’s actions highlight the importance of the September 27 re-imposition of sanctions and other restrictions on Iran pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions 1696, 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835, and 1929. The actions announced today show that Iran is actively attempting to procure components and technologies in support of its proliferation programs.
As President Trump has made clear in National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), the United States is committed to denying Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon. We will not hesitate to hold accountable anyone who supports Tehran’s proliferation activities.
The Department of State and Department of the Treasury actions were taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382. For more information on today’s actions, please see the Department of State’s fact sheet, and the Department of the Treasury’s press release.