US sanctions Nigeria-based entity over Iran missile procurement

The United States has sanctioned a Nigeria-based entity, Vanguard Tactical Supply Limited, for trying to facilitate Iran's efforts to procure man-portable air-defense systems, MANPADS.

The authorities besides imposed sanctions connected Mohammed Ali Tolibov (CEO of Belarus-based Armoury Alliance) and Alisher Domullodzhanov (based successful Russia).

The US linked the trio to the acquisition of Chinese-origin MANPADS, specified arsenic QW and FN bid missiles, with the institution and individuals acting arsenic intermediaries utilizing mendacious end-users.

The Department of State said the sanctions, accordant with Operation Economic Outcast, are the latest successful a bid of US actions against Iran’s arms purchasing networks.

The enactment follows designations connected May 8, June 10, and July 15, 2026, which Washington said marque it harder and much costly for Tehran to limb itself, and reenforce the UN restrictions restored successful September 2025.

The US reiterated that Iran’s subject procurement efforts endanger its nationalist security, and reaffirmed its determination to clasp the Iranian enactment responsible.

"Anyone who helps the authorities physique its arsenal should expect to beryllium held accountable," the Trump medication warned.

MANPADS are lightweight, shoulder-launched, surface-to-air guided missiles designed for a worker oregon a tiny unit to people and destruct low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles.

Reports accidental Iran is moving to acquisition hundreds of China-manufactured systems to fortify low-altitude defence against drones and aircraft, though Chinese officials person disputed the claim.

Meanwhile, Russia and Iran are successful negotiations implicit the transportation of precocious S-400 air-defense systems, arsenic good arsenic drone components, and MANPADS to Tehran.

The Telegraph reported connected Friday that Iran's National Security Council Secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, delivered the petition to President Vladimir Putin during Thursday’s gathering successful the Kremlin.

Talks covered continued Russian supplies of fiber-optic drone components and Verba MANPADS nether a €495 cardinal declaration signed successful December 2025 for 500 launchers and 2,500 missiles, aimed astatine rebuilding Iran's defenses.

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