U.S. Sanctions 11 Entities and 3 Individuals in Iran, China, Belarus and UAE Over Ballistic Missile and Drone Programs

U.S. imposed sanctions on 11 entities and 3 individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus and the United Arab Emirates. The measures target those helping Iran in its ballistic missile and drone programs, the State Department said.

U.S. forces in the Middle East. The sanctions also designate entities and individuals enabling Iran's military to secure weapons and raw materials with applications in its ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle programs.

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's proposal to end the war. S. received via Pakistani mediators but has yet to reach a conclusion or deliver a reply, according to Iranian state media.

News outlets including Axios reported earlier in the week of May 4-8 2026 that the countries were nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to put an end to the war and resume talks around Iran's nuclear program. The diplomatic moves come amid open conflict in a critical waterway. S.

Have opened fire in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the other of initiating attacks. S. " Rubio addressed a new complication on May 8, 2026, saying, "We've seen a report overnight that Iran has established, or trying to establish, some agency that's going to control traffic in the straits.

The Strait of Hormuz normally carries around a fifth of global oil supply. The blockade of the narrow waterway has caused a global energy shock. -Iran talks needed to be supported to prevent a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East.