US Sanctions Iran’s Shadow Fleet for Protest Crackdown

The US has imposed sanctions on nine vessels and eight firms linked to Iran’s shadow fleet, aiming to increase pressure on Tehran in response to its crackdown on protesters. The Treasury Department highlighted that these entities have facilitated the transportation of Iranian oil to foreign markets, funding the repression of the Iranian populace. The sanctions are designed to limit Iran’s petroleum exports and its ability to fund security services and regional activities. Protests have erupted across Iran, triggered by economic conditions, with officials blaming the US and Israel for the unrest.

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