The United States of America has imposed sanctions on the Iranian regime as part of efforts to weaken what it describes as terrorism.
The sanctions target six entities and four vessels involved in the purported purchase, acquisition, sale, transportation, or marketing of oil, petroleum products, or petrochemical items from Iran.
“Today, the United States is acting to stem the flow of revenue the Iranian regime uses to support terrorism abroad and oppress its own people,” reads a statement shared by the US Department of State’s Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
The identified entities, according to the US Department of State, are owned by the Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said, who is accused of smuggling Iranian oil camouflaged as Iraqi oil.
In May 2025, the US government charged Iran with using billions of dollars from oil sales to support the development of ballistic missiles and aerial vehicles, as well as to finance terrorist groups.
Since Israel’s attack on Iran on June 13, 2025, aimed at destroying its ballistic missile facilities, both countries have been engaged in missile exchanges. A ceasefire, facilitated by the US came into force on June 25, 2025, bringing an end to the 12-day conflict although some violations were earlier reported.
On Tuesday, G7 countries issued a joint statement asserting that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. The G7 nations urged Iran to resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and to share information regarding its nuclear program while allowing access to IAEA inspectors.
