US sanctions 32 global entities, individuals from several countries including India, here's why

In a major international move, the United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 32 entities and individuals across several countries, including India and China, for their alleged involvement in supporting Iran's ballistic missile programme. The US State Department said the latest action aligns with President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to counter Tehran's rapid development of missiles and other advanced weapons systems. "The US is today sanctioning 32 entities and individuals based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Turkiye, India and other jurisdictions that operate multiple procurement networks supporting Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production," the department stated.