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The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions on Friday against 10 individuals and companies, including several based in China and Hong Kong, for supporting Iran's military drone program by supplying weapons and raw materials for Shahed drones. The action targets networks enabling Iran's illicit procurement efforts, according to Treasury officials.
A U.S. fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers on Friday to enforce a maritime blockade, prompting Iranian accusations that the strike violated an existing ceasefire and undermined diplomatic efforts to end the West Asia conflict. The military action intensified regional tensions and coincided with stalled negotiations to resolve the war.
President Donald Trump said Friday he expects Iran's response to Washington's latest peace proposal by evening, adding, "I'm getting a letter supposedly tonight, so we'll see how that goes." The White House has not confirmed receipt of any formal communication. The U.S. delegation is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week amid ongoing regional diplomacy.