WASHINGTON—The Trump administration announced a new round of sanctions on Jan. 23 targeting eight tankers accused of helping transport Iranian oil and petroleum products.
The Treasury Department said eight vessels linked to the entities have been designated as blocked property, effectively barring them from operating within the U.S. financial system.
The move comes amid ongoing protests and unrest in Iran, as pressure mounts on the country’s leadership over economic conditions and political repression. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran and said “a big force” of U.S. naval ships are heading in that country’s direction….
US Sanctions 8 Tankers for Allegedly Transporting Iranian Oil
