The United States imposes new sanctions on 16 individuals and 11 entities linked to Iran, targeting offshore banks and oil networks.
The U.S. is considering easing sanctions on 'shadow fleet' vessels to reduce freight costs and enable more crude oil exports from the Persian Gulf. The Trump administration issued new Iran-related sanctions, and the U.S. Energy Department said this would not help Russia ship oil. The UK imposed sanctions on Russian shipping.
- The U.S. is considering easing sanctions on 'shadow fleet' vessels to lower global freight costs.
- The Trump administration issued new Iran-related sanctions.
- The U.S. Energy Department said easing sanctions would not help Russia transport oil or petroleum products.
- The sanctions targeted 16 individuals.
- The UK urged tightening sanctions on Russian shipping and imposed measures on vessels used in Ukraine war.
- President Trump announced an agreement for Russian diesel fuel supply to U.S. and global markets, having temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.
- The U.S. Treasury requires authorization for companies using the vessels.
- The goal is to export more crude oil and petroleum products from the Persian Gulf.
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