US Imposes Sanctions on Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Amid Ongoing Protest Crackdown

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US Imposes Sanctions on Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Amid Ongoing Protest Crackdown

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US Imposes Sanctions on Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Amid Ongoing Protest Crackdown

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The US has sanctioned nine vessels, part of Iran's 'shadow fleet', over their role in transporting oil.
These sanctions are tied to Iran's violent crackdown on protesters, with alleged death tolls exceeding thousands.
The sanctions aim to restrict Iran’s funding sources used for repression and regional terrorism.
US Treasury Secretary noted the sanctions target key elements fueling the Iranian regime’s actions against its people.
The situation has escalated with US military positioning in the region due to ongoing tensions with Iran.

The United States has recently imposed sanctions on nine vessels linked to Iran's "shadow fleet," targeting their owners and management firms because of their involvement in transporting vast quantities of Iranian oil to foreign markets. These sanctions reflect Washington's escalating pressure on Tehran, particularly in light of the brutal crackdown on protesters following dissent against the regime, according to Reuters and CBS News.

The US Treasury Department indicated that these vessels have transported hundreds of millions of dollars worth of oil, which is alleged to finance Iranian security forces and regional proxies, exacerbating the regime's repression. "These sanctions target a critical component of how Iran generates the funds used to repress its own people," stated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as noted by Al Jazeera and India Times.

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