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US citizen is found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions
By Michael Casey, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 4 min read
A Massachusetts man was found guilty Monday of conspiring to unlawfully export electronic components to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, who worked at the global electronics company Analog Devices, was accused of helping an Iranian business associate get around American...
Key takeaway Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, who worked at the global electronics company Analog Devices, was accused of helping an Iranian business associate get around American export control laws.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The guilty verdict in this case has implications for San Antonio 's business community, particularly those involved in the tech industry. As a city with a growing presence of semiconductor and electronics companies, the export control laws that Sadeghi was found to have violated are of utmost importance. The fact that Sadeghi was a naturalized US citizen and an employee of a global electronics company highlights the need for local businesses to ensure they are complying with these laws and properly vetting their employees and associates. The use of a front company in Switzerland to circumvent export controls also raises concerns about the complexity and sophistication of these schemes. As San Antonio continues to attract new businesses and investment in the tech sector, it is crucial that companies prioritize compliance and transparency to avoid similar violations and maintain the integrity of the local economy.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A Massachusetts man was found guilty Monday of conspiring to unlawfully export electronic components to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, who worked at the global electronics company Analog Devices, was accused of helping an Iranian business associate get around American...
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