Iran sanctions 15 American companies, including 8 gun makers

By Daniel Terrill

The Islamic Republic of Iran issued sanctions against 15 American companies, including eight gun makers, alleging they support terrorism, repression and Israel-led occupation of land Palestinians want for a future state.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the sanctions a “reciprocal act” for Washington imposing sanctions against Tehran in February. “Imposition of new sanctions by the U.S. is based on fabricated and illegitimate pretexts,” the ministry said in a statement Sunday.
The White House last month issued sanctions against 25 individuals and entities in support of Iran’s ballistic missile program and military. The Trump administration said Iran has continued to lead state sponsored terrorism and engage in violent acts designed to destabilize the Middle East despite agreements with the previous administration.
The ministry’s statement defends the Republic’s missile testing, saying Iran has a “right to defend itself against any foreign aggression and build up its deterrence power against threats.”
The ministry said the American companies were targeted for their “blatant violation of human rights and international humanitarian rights.” The companies include:

Beni Tal security company for collaborating with the Israeli military “in the suppression of Palestinian people.”
United Technologies for selling Black Hawk military helicopters to the Israeli regime, which “have been used to bomb occupied territories and Palestinian refugee camps.”
Raytheon for supplying Israel

Source: Guns.com