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US sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong firms over Iranian oil transport

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The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies for allegedly transporting Iranian oil. These sanctions, announced by the US State Department, aim to disrupt Iran's oil exports and are supported by US Navy enforcement operations. The targeted firms are accused of moving crude oil and petrochemical products to China and the UAE, with six vessels specifically noted for carrying millions of barrels of Iranian crude to China in 2026. The designations freeze assets within US jurisdiction and prohibit dealings with the sanctioned entities, potentially impacting foreign financial institutions involved in such transactions. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    US sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong shipping firms over Iranian oil deliveries

    The United States on Wednesday sanctioned a group of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies accused of operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China, extending Washington’s economic campaign against Tehran alongside its naval blockade. The US State Department…

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