US targets Iran's 'shadow fleet' over crackdown on protesters

Reuters
2026.01.23 15:41
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The U.S. imposed sanctions on nine vessels and eight firms linked to Iran's 'shadow fleet' in response to the crackdown on protesters. The Treasury Department stated these entities, based in India, Oman, and the UAE, have transported significant amounts of Iranian oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that these sanctions target Iran's funding sources used for repression. Rights groups report thousands have died in the unrest, marking the most severe crackdown since the 1979 revolution. The shadow fleet consists of ships carrying sanctioned oil, often lacking proper insurance and ownership transparency.