US Intensifies Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade Amid Continued Pressure from Trump Administration
The US has imposed new sanctions on over 30 individuals and vessels tied to Iran's oil sector, boosting pressure on Tehran's economy and militancy.
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The US has imposed more sanctions on over 30 individuals and vessels associated with Iran's oil industry in jurisdictions including China, UAE, and India, under the Trump administration’s goal to bring Iranian oil exports 'to zero'. This second round of sanctions follows claims that these entities are financing Iran's support for militant groups attacking US interests. Sanctioned entities include leaders of the National Iranian Oil Co. and oil tankers transporting crude worth hundreds of millions of dollars. US officials assert the measures aim to leverage Iran’s financing of terrorism and nuclear aspirations.
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The primary goal is to drive Iran's oil exports to zero and prevent the country from financing militant groups and pursuing nuclear weapons.
The sanctions targeted over 30 individuals and vessels, including the heads of Iran's National Iranian Oil Co. and the Iranian Oil Terminals Co., as well as oil tankers transporting crude oil valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
These sanctions increase pressure on Iran's economy by targeting its oil sector, which is a major source of revenue. They also strain international relations, as countries involved in trading with Iran face significant sanctions risk.
The U.S. strategy involves using all available tools to target Iran's oil supply chain and warning other countries that dealing in Iranian oil exposes them to significant sanctions risk.
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