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The US has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and companies for assisting Iran in circumventing restrictions. The shadow network financed missile procurement and oil sales.
Scott Bessent warned of sanctions for companies servicing Iranian airlines. The restrictions apply to fuel supplies and technical support.
US Central Command reported the interception of the vessel Sevan, which was transporting Iranian petroleum products.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that they do not plan to extend the exemption for Russian seaborne oil and have completely ruled it out for Iranian oil. The statement comes against the backdrop of the US-Israel war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Treasury extended the permit for the purchase of Russian oil until May 16. In March, India's fuel imports from Russia doubled, reaching $6.2 billion.
The Pentagon intercepted the vessel Majestic X in the Indian Ocean to disrupt Iran's illicit networks. The conflict has led to a rise in Brent oil prices.
US partners in Asia and the Persian Gulf need dollar liquidity. The UAE may receive separate support to stabilize financial markets.
The US Treasury Secretary extended the sanctions exemption for Russian oil for 30 days. The decision was made after an appeal from the poorest countries at IMF meetings.
Scott Bessent announced the blocking of Iranian ports by the US Navy to stop the regime's revenues. All individuals and vessels facilitating trade will be sanctioned.
The destroyer USS Spruance stopped the sanctioned vessel TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman. US Marines took control of the ship for inspection of its contents.
The US military is planning raids on tankers and commercial vessels in international waters. The operation aims to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
The Trump administration extended exemptions from sanctions on oil from the Russian Federation until May 16 to curb prices. The decision was made despite previous promises by the authorities.
Washington imposed restrictions on companies and vessels for shadow oil exports. The sanctions target money laundering schemes through Venezuelan gold.
Finance Minister Scott Bessent announced the cancellation of sanctions exemptions. The restrictions will apply to oil that was in the water before March 11.
The US has allowed Lukoil's network to operate until October 29 despite sanctions against Russia's oil sector. The waiver applies to 2,000 stations and plants in Europe.
A group of senators called on the US Treasury Department to terminate sanctions exemptions for Russia. Due to these relaxations, the aggressor receives an additional $150 million daily.
Russia is trying to sell LNG disguised as fuel from Oman or Nigeria amid a shortage in the region. Buyers are offered fake documents and a shadow fleet.
The US Treasury Department lifted restrictions on Delcy Rodriguez after recognizing her as the country's leader. The Trump administration is establishing cooperation for oil sales and investments.
The US Treasury Department has officially lifted restrictions on the vessels Fesco Moneron, Fesco Magadan, and Sv Nikolay. The ships sail under the flag of the Russian Federation.
Florida's governor signed a bill to change the airport's name. There are also plans to change the code to DJT and place Trump's signature on US banknotes.
The Mexican Navy has located two vessels carrying humanitarian cargo and nine crew members. The ships are continuing their journey to Havana, and the sailors are safe.
Two ships carrying food disappeared en route from Isla Mujeres to Havana without an SOS signal. Mexican aviation is searching for crews of various nationalities.
Starting in June, the US will begin printing currency with Donald Trump's signature to commemorate the 250th anniversary of independence. The first banknotes will enter circulation in June.
Cuba experienced another large-scale blackout due to the shutdown of its energy system. The country is suffering from fuel shortages and the blocking of oil supplies from the US.
Yuri and Lidiya Korzhavin, a UAE-based firm, and two other foreign nationals were removed from the lists. The US Treasury Department did not officially state the reasons for lifting the restrictions.
The Sea Horse tanker with Russian diesel fuel changed its destination after updated US sanctions. Cuba remains in an energy crisis without oil supplies.
The US Treasury Department has added Cuba to the list of countries prohibited from unloading Russian oil products. The island is suffering from fuel shortages and an energy blockade.
The US Treasury Department has authorized transactions with Venezuela's PDVSA to stabilize global prices. The decision aims to increase fuel supply.
Oil is getting cheaper due to US efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and record release of global reserves. The UAE halved production due to the conflict.
The price of a barrel of Urals in Indian ports reached $98. 93 after the US allowed the purchase of crude oil at sea. The discount on Russian oil fell to a minimum.