US targets Iran 'shadow fleet' operations with more sanctions


  • World
  • Friday, 11 Apr 2025

FILE PHOTO: Atomic symbol and USA and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken September 8, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States issued new sanctions targeting Iran's "shadow fleet" on Thursday, citing one individual and India- and United Arab Emirates-based groups whose vessels have transported Iranian oil.

The Treasury Department cited United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian national Jugwinder Singh Brar, who owns shipping companies with a fleet of nearly 30 vessels.

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