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US sanctions 24 Chinese firms over Iran trade

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The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on 24 entities located in mainland China and Hong Kong. These actions are part of a broader campaign by the US, dubbed "Operation Economic Outcast," aimed at disrupting Iran's financial networks and trade partners. AI

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US sanctions 24 Chinese firms over Iran trade

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Haining Gao ·

    US sanctions Chinese firms trading with Iran

    The US Department of the Treasury launched targeted sanctions against some 24 entities based in mainland China or Hong Kong as part of its “Operation Economic Outcast” campaign against Iran and its enablers. See below for the original announcement: US Treasury sanctions by scmp

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