EconomicTrade Policy Action (sanctions/export restrictions)2026-05-21🇺🇸

US Treasury hits over 50 firms and vessels in Iran shadow banking crackdown

source: US Treasury / OFAC -> target: Iranian shadow banking and oil network entities

On 2026-05-21, the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned more than 50 companies, vessels, and individuals tied to Iran's shadow banking and oil networks. OFAC also designated Iran-based Amin Exchange and blocked 19 oil and petrochemical tankers, saying the move targets financial workarounds used by Tehran.

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Washington, DCDistrict of ColumbiaNorth AmericaUnited StatesNorth America38.895, -77.036
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