"The United States has sanctioned 14 nautical vessels as part of what it calls a shadow fleet circumventing restrictions on the transport of Iranian oil and petroleum products. In addition, the country's Department of State also announced sanctions against two people and 15 entities including ship management companies based in countries like China, Liberia and Turkiye for having traded in Iranian-origin crude oil, petroleum products or petrochemical products."
"Time and time again, the Iranian government hasprioritizeditsdestabilizing behaviorover the safety and security of its own citizens, asdemonstratedby the regime's mass murder of peaceful protestors, the statement read. The State Department added that it would continue to impose economic penalties on any individual or group that helps to prop up Iran's economy. Its aim was to stem the flow of revenue that the regimein Tehranuses to support terrorism abroadand repress itscitizens."
"The United States will continue toactagainst the networkofshippers and tradersinvolved in the transport and acquisition of Iranian crude oil,petroleum products, and petrochemical products, whichconstitutesthe regime's primary source of income, the State Department said. The sanctions are the latest step in a mounting pressure campaign under the administration of US President Donald Trump. Over the last month, Trump has voiced a willingness to take further military action against Iran, following the air strikes he au"
The United States sanctioned 14 vessels, two individuals, and 15 entities, including ship management firms in China, Liberia and Turkiye, for trading Iranian-origin crude oil, petroleum, or petrochemical products. The measures target a shadow fleet that circumvents restrictions on transporting Iranian oil and petroleum products. The State Department said economic penalties aim to stem revenue flows that Tehran uses to support terrorism abroad and repress citizens, and pledged continued action against shippers and traders who facilitate Iranian oil acquisition. The sanctions were announced amid talks in Oman and ongoing antigovernment protests in Iran under increased pressure from the Trump administration.
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