The United States has conducted its second intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test of the year, launching an unarmed but nuclear-capable missile from California toward the Pacific. "This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities designed to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent remains safe,

This is the latest group of sanctions that seek to go after the Iran-China nexus and how organizations, companies or individuals are involved in working for Iran’s interests in China.

The United States has imposed new sanctions targeting Iran's efforts to produce components for ballistic missiles domestically. The sanctions apply to individuals and entities involved with the materials needed for missile production and are part of the U.

The United States issued sanctions on Wednesday to target Iranian efforts to domestically manufacture components for ballistic missiles, the U.S. Treasury Department said. Read more at straitstimes.com.