Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:08pm on 18 Apr 2024,Thursday International
In response to Iran's direct attack on Israel, the US and UK imposed heavy sanctions on Iran's military drone program. Washington targets individuals and entities aiding Iran's UAV production, while London aims at several Iranian military bodies involved in UAV and ballistic missile industries. The attack, launched late Saturday, saw over 300 drones and missiles, mostly intercepted by Israel and allies. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts the right to self-defense. US Treasury Secretary Yellen vows further actions against Iran's malign activities. Additionally, the US sanctions five companies supporting Iran's steel industry, aiming to disrupt significant revenue sources.
