Summary The US Department of Defense has designated 130 research and academic institutions in Iran, Russia and China over concerns about sensitive technology transfers and defence research.
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) - The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has placed 130 research and academic institutions in Iran, Russia and China under restrictions, citing concerns over the potential unauthorised transfer of sensitive technologies.
According to media reports, the Pentagon released a list of institutions it believes pose risks related to the transfer of technologies that could have implications for US national security and defence research.
The department said the listed institutions will be subject to enhanced restrictions and oversight under US law in connection with defence research cooperation and the transfer of sensitive technologies.
US officials said the measure is intended to prevent the unauthorised or unintended transfer of American defence technologies and sensitive research to entities considered to pose strategic risks.
The restrictions primarily affect defence-related collaboration, research funding and technology transfer involving the designated institutions, in accordance with US laws and regulations.
The latest move reflects Washington's continued efforts to strengthen safeguards around critical technologies amid growing strategic competition with China, Russia and Iran.
