The US government, under the Trump administration, has imposed sanctions on the Chandigarh-based Indian company Farmlane Private Limited and its UAE-based director, Marco Klinge. This action is part of a broad “maximum pressure” campaign targeting Iran’s ballistic missile and drone development programs.
Key Details of the Sanctions
| Entity/Individual | Location | Alleged Role |
| Farmlane Private Limited | Chandigarh, India | Designated for being owned/controlled by Marco Klinge; part of the procurement network. |
| Marco Klinge | UAE (Director) | Coordinated and facilitated the procurement of missile-propellant ingredients from suppliers in India and China for Iran’s military industries. |
| Iran Entity Supported | Iran | Parchin Chemical Industries (PCI), an element of Iran’s Defense Industries Organisation (DIO). |
| Sanction Authority | US Government | Executive Order 13382 (Targeting Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Supporters). |
Allegations by the US Treasury
The US Treasury Department’s statement details that Klinge was instrumental in procuring chemicals—such as those that could be used for missile propellant—by liaising between the procurement partnership and various suppliers, including the OFAC-designated China Chlorate Tech Co Limited (CCT).
The overall sanctions package targeted 32 individuals and entities across eight countries that allegedly provided materials and technology for Iran’s weapons programs.
Impact of Sanctions
- Asset Freeze: Any assets belonging to Farmlane Private Limited and Marco Klinge within US jurisdiction will be frozen.
- Business Ban: US entities are barred from conducting any business with the sanctioned company or individual.
Broader Context
This move is the latest in a series of actions against Iran’s nuclear and conventional weapons programs. The US asserts that Iran exploits global financial systems to fund its weapons development and support proxy groups.
This follows an earlier incident in October where the US sanctioned nine India-based companies and eight Indian nationals involved in the trade of Iranian oil and petrochemicals.
