US sanctions Maharashtra's RN Ship Management for alleged Iranian oil shipments
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The US has sanctioned RN Ship Management in Maharashtra for allegedly transporting Iranian oil. This move is part of a broader effort to target companies involved in shipping sanctioned Iranian crude.
Why it matters
The US Treasury has sanctioned RN Ship Management Pvt Ltd, located in Maharashtra, for its alleged role in transporting Iranian oil. The company, led by Zair Husain Iqbal Husain Sayed and Zulfikar Hussain Rizvi Sayed, reportedly operated multiple vessels for Sepehr Energy Jahan, including the sanctioned vessel SOBAR. This sanction is part of a broader strategy by the US to target a network of front companies across various countries that facilitate the shipping of sanctioned Iranian crude oil. The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has also expanded sanctions to include six additional vessels, emphasizing the ongoing crackdown on Iran's shadow fleet used for oil exports. The US has sanctioned more than 170 vessels involved in these operations, aiming to disrupt Iran's ability to sell oil on the global market.
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