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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran Amid Nuclear Concerns and Oil Exports

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned a network facilitating Iranian oil shipments, aiming to curb funding for Tehran's nuclear and military programs.

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    The United States' renewed sanctions against Iran signal a resolute commitment to countering Tehran's influence and funding of malign activities, underscoring the urgency of maximizing pressure to curb its nuclear ambitions and regional destabilization.

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  3. US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to China

    The imposition of sanctions reflects the urgency and seriousness of the U.S. government in countering Iran's relentless pursuit of nuclear capabilities and its support for regional terrorism.

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Feb 6th, 2025, 5:49 PM ET

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The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on over a dozen individuals and companies linked to the Iranian oil network. This action, marking the first sanctions under President Trump’s renewed administration, seeks to halt oil shipments to China, which allegedly fund Iran's advancing nuclear program. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized previous sanctions policies and emphasized the U.S. commitment to targeting Iran's oil revenues, while Trump expressed openness to negotiation with Tehran. The sanctions coincide with Trump's directive for maximum economic pressure on Iran amid accusations that its oil supports regional terrorism.

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