nuclear doctrine

The United States announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unarmed aerial vehicle production following its missile and drone strike on Israel. The sanctions targeted individuals and entities enabling Iran’s UAV production, as well as companies providing materials for steel production to Iran’s largest steel producer. Additionally, Iranian automaker Bahman Group subsidiaries were also designated for supporting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Britain and the European Union also imposed sanctions on Iranian military organizations, individuals, and entities involved in Iran’s UAV and ballistic missile industries. The U.S. statement came after the Group of Seven industrial democracies and EU leaders decided to step up sanctions against Iran to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran launched the April 13 attack in retaliation for Israel’s suspected strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, leading to threats of retaliation from Israel and a potential review of Iran’s “nuclear doctrine.”