Archive · 13 Nov 2025
US Sanctions Indian Firm and Global Entities for Aiding Iran's Missile Programs
The United States has placed new restrictions on 32 groups and people around the world, including a company from India.
These groups are accused of helping Iran build its rockets and drones by getting them special materials needed for rocket fuel.
The U.S. says this is happening because Iran has not fully kept its promises about its nuclear program.
They are using these actions to put pressure on Iran to stop developing weapons that could cause trouble for other countries and shipping in the region.
The U.S. also mentioned that these groups help Iran get materials like sodium chlorate, which is used to make rocket fuel.
This is part of a bigger effort to stop Iran from getting more weapons and to support United Nations sanctions.
The U.S. Treasury aims to block these networks from accessing the U.S. financial system and from obtaining necessary components for Iran's weapons.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 32 entities and individuals globally for allegedly aiding Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs.
These networks are accused of obtaining chemical precursors like sodium chlorate and sebacic acid from countries including China for Iran's rocket propellant production.
India-based Farmlane Private Limited was among the sanctioned entities, linked to procurement operations under the MVM Partnership.
The sanctions are part of the U.S.'s 'maximum pressure' campaign on Iran and support the reimposition of UN sanctions due to Iran's non-compliance with nuclear commitments.
The U.S. aims to disrupt Iran's procurement of missile propellant precursors and prevent access to the U.S. financial system, citing threats to regional security and allied personnel.
- Who
- U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- What
- Sanctioned 32 individuals and entities across multiple countries for allegedly supplying materials to Iran's ballistic missile and UAV programs.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, November 13, 2025
- Where
- Targeted entities operate in Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Turkiye, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany, and Ukraine.
- Why
- To exert 'maximum pressure' on Iran to end its nuclear threat and curb weapons development, disrupt procurement networks, and support reimposed UN sanctions due to Iran's non-compliance with international commitments.
U.S. Stance
Iran's Stance (as described by U.S. perspective)
Nuclear Program and Weapons Development
U.S. Stance
The U.S. is applying maximum pressure on Iran to end its nuclear threat and curb its weapons development, citing Iran's 'significant non-performance' of nuclear commitments and actions that jeopardize regional security.
Iran's Stance (as described by U.S. perspective)
Iran is perceived by the U.S. as accelerating missile production with the goal of firing 2,000 missiles in a future confrontation, posing a threat to U.S. and allied personnel and commercial shipping.
Procurement Networks
U.S. Stance
Iran exploits global financial systems to launder funds and procure components for its nuclear and conventional weapons programs through networks like the MVM Partnership.
Iran's Stance (as described by U.S. perspective)
The U.S. aims to disrupt these procurement networks, including those operating in third countries like India, China, and the UAE, to prevent Iran from accessing necessary materials for its weapons programs.
International Sanctions
U.S. Stance
The U.S. expects the international community to fully implement UN snapback sanctions on Iran to cut off its access to the global financial system.
Iran's Stance (as described by U.S. perspective)
The sanctions are supporting the reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran following its continued non-compliance with international commitments.
- Sanctioning Body
- U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- Announcement Date
- Wednesday, November 13, 2025
- Total Entities/Individuals Sanctioned
- 32 individuals and entities
- Alleged Activity
- Supplying materials for Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs, including chemical precursors for solid rocket propellants.
- Key Indian Entity Sanctioned
- Farmlane Private Limited
- Procured Materials
- Sodium chlorate, sodium perchlorate, sebacic acid (used in ammonium perchlorate for solid propellant rocket motors)
- Sanctioning Authority
- Executive Order 13382 (WMD proliferators) and Executive Order 13224 (terrorist organizations)
- Reason for Sanctions
- Iran's 'significant non-performance' of nuclear commitments, 'maximum pressure' campaign, disruption of weapons proliferation, and support for reimposed UN sanctions.
Sources
US Treasury issues Iran-related missile and drone sanctions
US sanctions 32 individuals and entities linked to Iran’s missile and drone programmes
India-Linked Firm Among Others Sanctioned By US For Backing Iran's Missile, UAV Programmes
US sanctions 32 individuals and entities, including in India, for backing Iran's missile and UAV programs
US sanctions 32 entities and individuals for aiding Iran’s missile programme; Indian company on the list
US sanctions 32 entities, individuals from several countries including India
US sanctions firms in India, China for ‘helping’ Iran’s ballistic missile production
Indian firm among 32 entities, persons facing US sanctions for links to Iran’s missile programme
