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US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury

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  • The US has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies for aiding Iran's oil shipments to China.
  • These sanctions target entities facilitating Iran's oil sales through front companies, linked to the IRGC.
  • The US also announced a reward for information disrupting the IRGC's financial mechanisms, aiming to curb Iran's funding for weapons and regional proxies.

The United States continues its economic pressure campaign against Iran, announcing a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of facilitating Iran's oil shipments to China. This move, detailed by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), aims to disrupt Iran's revenue streams, particularly those funding its military and regional activities.

These designations specifically focus on front companies used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to sell and ship oil. The Treasury stated that these entities are crucial for Iran's ability to generate funds, which are then allegedly used for weapons development, its nuclear program, and supporting proxy groups in the Middle East. This action underscores the US administration's commitment to utilizing sanctions as a primary tool to counter Iran's influence and destabilizing actions.

Adding another layer to this strategy, the State Department has offered a substantial reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the IRGC's financial mechanisms. This bounty highlights the US focus on dismantling the financial networks that enable Iran's alleged illicit activities. The sanctions build upon previous measures, including those imposed on a Turkish company previously identified as handling significant IRGC oil sales annually.

This latest round of sanctions comes shortly before a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. A key agenda item is expected to be pressing China to play a more active role in resolving the standoff with Iran and ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz. The US hopes to leverage this diplomatic engagement to encourage Beijing to curb its economic ties with Tehran, thereby increasing pressure on the Iranian regime.

Treasury will continue to cut the Iranian regime off from the financial networks it uses to carry out terrorist acts and to destabilize the global economy

· Scott BessentTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the administration's intent to use sanctions against Iran.
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