The United States Treasury announced on Friday that it has imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for their role in assisting Iran's military in acquiring weapons and raw materials.

These materials are used primarily to build Tehran's Shahed drones.This move by the US Treasury comes just days before President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to China for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Additionally, efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Iran have seen little progress.The sanctions target entities involved in facilitating transactions related to the procurement of sensitive technologies and services for Iran's military.

The US government has taken this action as part of its broader strategy to enforce sanctions against countries that support or engage in illicit activities involving weapons proliferation.The announcement, initially reported by Reuters, highlights the global implications of these sanctions.

It underscores the ongoing efforts by the international community to curb the spread of weapons technology and maintain regional stability.