US issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation's president denies supplying Russia September 19, 2023 at 06:19AM

The US has imposed sanctions on seven individuals and four companies from China, Russia, and Turkey for their alleged involvement in Iran's drone program. The US accuses Iran of supplying Russia with drones used in the conflict in Ukraine, while Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi denies these claims. The sanctions target an Iranian drone company, its executives, Russian parts manufacturers, and two Turkish money exchangers.