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What happened
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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Key insights
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Targeting Iranian oil exports
The US aims to disrupt Iran's oil sales through sanctions.
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Network of front companies
Sanctions target companies facilitating Iranian oil shipments.
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Expansion of sanctions
The US Treasury has added six vessels to its sanctions list.
Takeaways
The sanctions against RN Ship Management reflect the US's ongoing commitment to countering Iran's oil export activities and disrupting its network of front companies involved in these operations.