DOJ accuses Iranian-Californian tech CEO of supplying US equipment to Iranian military

The Justice Department has charged Jamshid Ghomi, a 63-year-old Iranian-American tech CEO from Newport Coast, California, with illegally supplying US technology to the Iranian military. This violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act could land him in prison for up to 20 years. The case highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing sanctions against Iran and underscores the risks of circumventing international regulations. It also raises questions about the oversight of tech exports and the potential for misuse by foreign militaries.