Pakistan, May 15 -- The United States has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Iran's growing ballistic missile program. On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department targeted six individuals and twelve companies for their alleged role in supporting Tehran's missile development. Some of those sanctioned are Chinese nationals involved in providing materials and technology.

According to the Treasury, these entities were helping Iran build missile components and related materials inside the country. The U.S. believes these efforts are part of Iran's strategy to locally produce the tools needed for its missile systems, bypassing international restrictions and surveillance.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent said in a press statement t...