The U.S. Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on over 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities, and vessels, primarily targeting the shipping interests of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of a key advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader. This significant action aims to disrupt a network profiting from oil trade and sanctions evasion, reinforcing the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, while not expected to disturb global oil markets.
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