Remaining Iranian 'shadow fleet' sanctioned by US
( October 8, 2026, 19:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Treasury Department said it was targeting the remnants of Iran's shadow fleet, the aging network of tankers the government relies on to move billions of dollars worth of petroleum and petroleum products to foreign markets. The vessels involved, registered across more than a dozen jurisdictions and operated by an intricate web of international front companies, underscore the global scale of Iran's illicit shipping architecture and the sophistication with which the regime attempts to mask its sanctions evasion, Treasury said.Full statement follows:...
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