Costa, colleagues call for Crackdown on Iranian Military Drone Program

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa joined Congressman Henry Cuellar and a bipartisan group of colleagues called on the Biden Administration to crack down on the Iranian military drone program after reports that Iranian-made drones recovered in Ukraine contain parts that were manufactured in the United States.

We are deeply concerned by reports that Iranian-made drones recovered in Ukraine contain parts that were manufactured in the United States. We ask that you develop a coordinated, whole- of-government approach to interrupt Iran’s supply chains, shut down shell companies used by adversaries to evade sanctions, and pressure allies to crack down on unscrupulous distributors in Europe and Asia. We understand that this process is already underway, at least in part, and request a timely briefing on any progress that has been made and plans going forward.

Read the full letter here.