Day: January 6, 2024

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Polish Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau, Jacek Siewiera. Mr. Sullivan expressed the United States’ solidarity with Poland, our close NATO Ally, as it deals with reports of a missile temporarily entering Polish airspace. Mr. Sullivan pledged technical assistance as needed and assured his Polish counterpart that President Biden is following this issue closely. Dr. Siewiera expressed appreciation for U.S. support, and they stated their governments will remain in close contact. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/12/29/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-call-with-polish-secretary-of-state-head-of-the-national-security-bureau-jacek-siewiera/

The United States is imposing sanctions today on a network of 10 entities and four individuals based in Iran, Malaysia, Hong Kong (PRC), and Indonesia, led by Iran-based Hossein Hatefi Ardakani, for facilitating Iran’s procurement of sensitive goods, including U.S.-origin electronic components, for one-way attack UAVs produced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Self Sufficiency Jihad Organization.     The United States is committed to utilizing all available means to expose and disrupt Iran’s growing UAV development and proliferation, which destabilizes the Middle East and could prolong Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine.  The United States will continue to work with allies and partners to hold individuals and entities…