The United States has announced new sanctions against Iran. "We are committed to the defense of Israel, our soldiers and our partners in the region. And we will not hesitate to take all necessary actions" against attacks by Tehran and its allies, the president said in a statement.
As part of the new US sanctions on Iran announced by Joe Biden, the US Treasury has targeted 16 individuals and two entities that enable the production of Iranian drones, including the types of engines that power the Shahed variants, used in the April 13 attack. Also targeted are 5 companies that supply steel production components to Khuzestan Steel Company (KSC), one of Iran's largest steel producers, or purchase its finished steel products.
Three branches of the Iranian car manufacturer Bahman Group were also hit, which allegedly materially supported the Pasdaran.