The United States has imposed sanctions on thirteen entities across Iran, Belarus, and China, alleging they are supporting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These sanctions aim to disrupt a network the US government describes as an “Axis of Upheaval.” Officials state this same network is actively involved in providing crucial components for Iran’s drone program and, significantly, is also facilitating Russia’s drone warfare in Ukraine. The targeted entities are accused of supplying materials that enable both Iran’s domestic military capabilities and Russia’s attacks on Ukraine. This action underscores growing US concerns about the interconnectedness of these nations’ support for activities destabilizing the region and aiding Russia’s war effort. The sanctions represent an attempt to sever a key supply chain fueling both conflicts. Further details regarding the specific entities and materials involved have been released by the Treasury Department.