US to sanction over 2 dozen targets linked to Iranian weapons programs — report

The US will announce sanctions tomorrow on over two dozen individuals and entities ties to Iran’s nuclear, missile and conventional weapons programs, Reuters reports, after declaring the restoration of UN sanctions on Tehran despite opposition from fellow Security Council members.

A senior US official cited by the news agency warns Iran could have enough material to build a nuclear weapon by the end of the year and says the Islamic Republic has resumed cooperation with North Korea on long-range missile development.

The official also says the Trump administration will issue a new executive order tomorrow that targeting anyone who buys or sells weapons with Iran.

“Iran is clearly doing everything it can to keep in existence a virtual turnkey capability to get back into the weaponization business at a moment’s notice should it choose to do so,” the official is quoted saying about Tehran’s nuclear program.