Washington Restricts US Exports to 28 Chinese Entities, Citing Alleged Ties to Iranian Military

The seal of the Department of Commerce is pictured in Washington, on March 10, 2017. Eric Thayer/Reuters

The U.S. Commerce Department on March 2 announced export restrictions for a string of Chinese entities.

The United States added 28 Chinese firms and individuals to its Entity List (pdf), citing concerns regarding national security risks, including through their alleged dealings or attempted dealings with an Iranian electronics company, Paradazan System Namad Arman (PASNA), which has been sanctioned by the United States for its alleged ties to Tehran’s military.