US sanctions 14 vessels in shadow fleet
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On Feb 6, 2026, the United States sanctioned 14 vessels it identified as part of a 'shadow fleet' transporting Iranian oil and petroleum products.
Why it matters
The State Department designated 14 vessels as part of a 'shadow fleet' moving Iranian-origin oil and petroleum products. The measures also target two individuals and 15 entities, including ship-management companies registered or operating in China, Liberia and Turkiye. Designations cite trading in Iranian-origin crude oil, petroleum products, or petrochemical products. The announcement was issued on Feb 6, 2026 while US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman, and the State Department signalled the measures were designed to support antigovernment protests in Iran.
Implications
- • Designations apply to 14 vessels, two individuals, and 15 entities, including ship-management firms across multiple jurisdictions.
- • Listed actors are designated for trading or transporting Iranian-origin crude oil, petroleum, or petrochemical products and are subject to US sanctions restrictions.
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