CHINA IS THE ENEMY

Iran's production of Shahed drones has been facilitated by components sourced from various Chinese suppliers. Notable entities include:

Hangzhou Fuyang Koto Machinery Co., Ltd: This company has supplied light aircraft engines applicable to Iran's Shahed series UAVs. 

Guilin Alpha Rubber & Plastics Technology Co., Ltd: Involved in providing thousands of parts to the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), which produces Shahed-136 drones. 

Shenzhen Caspro Technology Co., Ltd: Facilitated the sale and transfer of numerous components to HESA, supporting the production of Shahed drones. 

S&C Trade PTY Co., Ltd: Engaged in transactions supplying parts for Iran's UAV programs. 

Raven International Trade Limited: Acted as a front company to facilitate transactions worth millions of dollars for aerospace components destined for Iran's drone manufacturing. 


These companies have been implicated in supplying critical components, such as engines and electronic parts, essential for the assembly and operation of Shahed drones. In response, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on these entities to disrupt Iran's UAV procurement efforts. 

Despite international sanctions, Iran has continued to import drone engine parts from countries including China, Turkey, the UAE, Germany, and even the U.S., highlighting the challenges in curbing the flow of such components. 

The involvement of these Chinese suppliers underscores the complexities in global supply chains and the difficulties in enforcing sanctions aimed at restricting Iran's drone manufacturing capabilities.