U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Iran and China Amid Missile Program Concerns; Trump Inks Historic Boeing Deal in Doha

The United States has imposed new sanctions targeting six individuals and twelve entities associated with Iran and China, in a fresh move to curtail Iran’s ballistic missile and drone capabilities.

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the sanctions were placed on companies that produce components for Iran’s missile development efforts. The goal, the department emphasized, is to block Iran’s access to missile and UAV parts and disrupt the global supply chain that feeds its military programs.

The sanctions specifically target organizations directly involved in overseeing Iran’s missile operations, sending a message about the U.S.’s continued scrutiny of Tehran’s defense ambitions and China’s alleged facilitation role.

In a separate development, President Donald Trump, during his visit to Doha, revealed that Qatar Airways had placed an order for 160 Boeing aircraft — a deal worth more than $200 billion.

“This is a historic agreement that symbolizes the growing partnership between the U.S. and Qatar,” Trump stated at a press briefing in the Qatari capital. He described it as a step toward strengthening bilateral ties and the aviation industry.

The dual developments reflect Washington’s aggressive global posture — confronting adversaries while simultaneously securing high-value economic alliances.