US Says More Construction Materials Fall under Iran Sanctions

People or entities that provide Iran with certain construction-related materials will face sanctions after the Trump administration said it found more materials were being used as part of Tehran's nuclear, ballistic or military programs.

In a statement, the U.S. Department of State said on Wednesday it had found Iran's construction sector was controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and that it had identified another 10 strategic materials now subject to U.S. sanctions.

"With these determinations, the United States has broader sanctions authorities to prevent Iran from acquiring strategic materials for its construction sector under IRGC control and its proliferation programs," it said in a statement.

The 10 materials include austenitic nickel-chromium alloy, magnesium ingots, sodium perchlorate, tungsten copper and certain aluminum sheets and tubes, among others, it said. - Reuters