New Sanctions under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA)

The United States is sanctioning 13 foreign entities and individuals
in China, Iraq, Russia, and Turkey pursuant to the Iran, North Korea,
and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA).  This action includes new
sanctions against five entities/individuals in China (Luo Dingwen,
Baoding Shimaotong Enterprises Services Company Limited, Gaobeidian
Kaituo Precise Instrument Co. Ltd , and Wuhan Sanjiang Import and Export
Co., Ltd) and Turkey (Eren Carbon Graphite Industrial Trading Company,
Ltd) for supporting Iran’s missile program.  The Chinese individual Luo
Dingwen has also been involved in supplying sensitive items to
Pakistan’s weapons program.

The recent determinations were the result of a periodic review of
sanctionable activity as required by INKSNA.  We have imposed two-year
discretionary sanctions on the 13 individuals/entities identified in
this report.  The sanctions include restrictions on U.S. government
procurement, U.S. government assistance, and exports.

The imposition of these measures underscores that Iran’s missile
program remains a significant proliferation concern.  The imposition of
sanctions against these foreign entities is consistent with our efforts
to use all available measures to prevent Iran from advancing its missile
capabilities.

State Department spokesperson released a statement about the vulnerability of the North Korean people to a coronavirus outbreak.

Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson

The United States is deeply concerned about the
vulnerability of the North Korean people to a coronavirus outbreak. We
strongly support and encourage the work of U.S. and international aid
and health organizations to counter and contain the spread of
coronavirus in the DPRK. The United States is ready and prepared to
expeditiously facilitate the approval of assistance from these
organizations.