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The sanctions, imposed Wednesday, were against two Chinese-based companies, Chengdu Best New Materials and Zibo Elim Trade, as well as Russia-based Nilco Group and Joint Stock Company Elecon. AFP The four firms, accused of "transferring sensitive technology and items to Iran's missile program," will be subject to restrictions on US government aid and on their exports for two years, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. Washington: The US on Friday announced economic sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies that Washington said had supported the development of Iran's missile program. The four firms, accused of "transferring sensitive technology...
