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Ukraine condemned Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger's remark that Kyiv's drone program is amateurish and built by 'housewives' with '3-D printers,' arguing that civilian-led innovation and battlefield results demonstrate the drones' value; Ukrainian officials and defense industry figures defended the program while Rheinmetall issued a conciliatory statement praising Ukraine's resolve and support.
The United States has taken measures to restrict Iran's missile program and curb its drone transfers to Russia following the expiration of UN Security Council sanctions. The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on individuals, entities, and a vessel involved in Iran's ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. The State Department issued an advisory to prevent dual-use technologies from reaching Iranian actors. Additionally, over 45 countries committed to countering Iranian missile-related activities through the Proliferation Security Initiative. Despite the expiration of UN sanctions, the US believes Iran and Russia will remain isolated in this situation. The Biden administration has faced criticism for a recent prisoner swap with Iran, but officials have stated that the released funds can only be used for humanitarian goods.
The US has imposed sanctions on entities and individuals from Iran, Turkey, China, and the UAE, accusing them of aiding Iran's drone program by procuring sensitive parts. The US Treasury Department claimed that the network facilitated shipments and financial transactions for Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle program, alleging that a motor procured by the network was found in a Russia-operated drone in Ukraine. Iran has denied these allegations and called for evidence. The US has previously imposed similar sanctions on entities and individuals supporting Iran's drone development.