US sanctions Indian, Turkish firms accused of helping Iran's shadow oil fleet
The US Treasury has sanctioned several Indian and Turkish entities for allegedly helping Iran evade oil export restrictions through fraudulent maritime registrations. The move is part of a broader campaign to cut off Iranian oil revenues.
Why it matters
These sanctions represent an escalation in US economic pressure on Iran and demonstrate the reach of US secondary sanctions on international businesses.
The US has imposed sanctions on an Indian businessman, his wife and several companies linked to them for allegedly helping Iran evade international restrictions on its oil exports through fraudulent maritime registrations. Announced by the US Treasury Department on Wednesday, the measures target Chandigarh-based Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife, Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, accused of running a network that provided false ship registrations and certifications to vessels transporting Iranian petroleum.Two other Indian nationals, Ashwani Kumar Dhiman and Ishwinder Singh, have also been sanctioned for their alleged roles as directors of businesses connected to the couple.
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