US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air

The US on Thursday issued new Iran-related sanctions that target global networks supporting Mahan Air, the Iranian carrier Washington says transports Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel, as well as weapons and drones. 

The US Treasury designated six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran for acting as sales agents and support networks for the US- and EU-sanctioned airline, the department said in a statement.