The United States has imposed new sanctions on more than 200 individuals, entities, and vessels operating under Iran's shipping network, aiming to disrupt the country's oil exports and increase economic pressure on Tehran.
The measures, announced by the US Treasury, build on previous sanctions issued in April and last year, targeting the infrastructure that facilitates Iran's energy sales despite existing restrictions.
The sanctions specifically target the network transporting Iranian oil, a critical revenue stream for the Iranian government.
By expanding the list of sanctioned entities and vessels, Washington seeks to complicate logistics, increase insurance costs, and deter third-party buyers from engaging with Iran's energy sector.
This move represents a significant escalation in the US strategy to isolate Iran economically.
The development comes amid a broader context of heightened tensions between the US and Iran.