Iran Sanctions
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al-monitor.comU.S. Tells Oman It Opposes Tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The United States warned Oman on Thursday against any involvement in imposing tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials stated that the Treasury will target actors that assist such efforts.
Washington ExaminerU.S. Treasury Sanctions Target Iranian Oil and Procurement Networks
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned more than 30 individuals, entities, and vessels tied to Iran’s illicit petroleum sales in February 2026. Additional designations in April and May targeted procurement networks in China, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.
U.S. Officials Reject Oil Sanctions Relief for Iran
U.S. officials stated they are not offering Iran any relief from oil sanctions. The position was presented as requiring Iran to accept the current terms or face continued pressure.
ForbesU.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Cuts Iran Oil Exports by 75 Percent
The U.S. blockade imposed last month has reduced Iranian oil exports by about 75 percent. The move has created storage problems for Iran and prompted the White House to consider further military steps.
asiaone.comTrump Says He Made No Requests on Iran or Taiwan in Call With Chinese President
President Trump stated he made no commitment to the Chinese president regarding Taiwan and did not ask for any assistance related to Iran or the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed 80 percent of Iran's missile capabilities have been destroyed and said he will decide within days on lifti…
thegatewaypundit.comU.S. Forces Redirect 67 Vessels and Disable 4 in Strait of Hormuz Since April, CENTCOM Says
U.S. Central Command reported that American forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, disabled four others, and permitted 15 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since April 13. The actions form part of a naval campaign that officials described…
al-monitor.comU.S. Treasury Issues Alert on IRGC Sanctions Evasion Tactics
FinCEN warned financial institutions on May 11 about Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps efforts to launder proceeds from illicit oil sales. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions under the "Economic Fury" initiative while President Donald Trump described…
Fox NewsTrump and Xi to Hold Bilateral Summit in Beijing
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing where discussions will include China's economic and material support for Iran and Russia. A senior administration official said recent U.S. sanctions and prior conversations between…
US and UK Impose Sanctions on Iranian Oil Network to China as Israel-Hezbollah Fighting Continues
The United States announced sanctions on May 11, 2026 targeting individuals and entities linked to Iranian oil sales to China, even as President Trump described the Iran ceasefire as weak but said a diplomatic solution remains possible. Israeli strikes killed civilians in souther…
citizen.co.zaUS Sanctions 10 Individuals and Companies in China, Hong Kong, Belarus and UAE for Supporting Iran's Missile and Drone Programs
The Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday targeting 10 more individuals and companies enabling Iran's military supply chain. The measures come ahead of next week's summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing and follow U.S. strikes on two Iranian oil tankers…
nypost.comFrance Rules Out Lifting Iran Sanctions While Strait of Hormuz Is Blocked
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said sanctions on Iran will not be lifted as long as its armed forces obstruct the Strait of Hormuz. The statement was made amid ongoing tensions in the region. The minister's position was reported by Al Jazeera.
nbcnews.comTrump issues presidential determination on Iran sanctions under 2012 defense law
President Donald Trump signed a determination pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 on May 7, 2026. The action maintains the existing sanctions framework on Iran's energy sector without alteration to current compl…
news18.comIranian Tanker VINA/VALLEY Enters Area Off Yemen as Other Sanctioned Vessels Arrive
The tanker VINA/VALLEY with IMO number 9157478 arrived and entered the blockade perimeter on May 7, 2026, while pinging on AIS. The vessel routinely delivers Iranian LPG to the Houthis in Yemen. A larger Iranian oil tanker also arrived the same day amid continued arrivals of carg…
dnaindia.comSanctioned Iranian LPG Vessel Moves Beyond US Navy Perimeter Near Iran
A US-sanctioned vessel carrying Iranian LPG has exfiltrated the US Navy blockade perimeter around Iran, according to @TankerTrackers. The vessel XAVIA loaded cargo in Assaluyeh three weeks ago and was last seen off Sohar, Oman two days ago. This development highlights ongoing cha…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Navy Intercepts Sanctioned Iranian Tanker in Arabian Sea
The U.S. Navy intercepted an Iranian shadow fleet tanker, the M/V Sevan, in the Arabian Sea using a helicopter from the USS Pinckney. The vessel had been sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for transporting Iranian energy products. Central Command announced the oper…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Blocks $500 Million Shipment to Iraq Amid Concerns Over Funds Flowing to Iran
The United States has blocked a $500 million shipment of banknotes to Iraq as part of efforts to address funds allegedly flowing to Iran through Iraqi networks. This action targets mechanisms that reportedly allow Iran to bypass sanctions via front companies and fake transactions…
japantimes.co.jpU.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces Imminent Filling of Iran's Kharg Island Oil Storage
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that Iran's Kharg Island oil storage facilities will reach capacity in a matter of days, potentially forcing the shutdown of oil wells. He described the U.S. economic pressure efforts as 'Economic Fury.' Bessent warned that individuals or ve…
valuewalk.comCrypto Markets Rally on Middle East Ceasefire Progress Amid Binance Regulatory Scrutiny
Cryptocurrency prices surged following Iran's announcement of open passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire talks in Lebanon. Shares of Galaxy Digital rose sharply in line with broader market gains. Separately, a U.S. senator inquired about the status of oversight moni…