U.S. Trump administration announces sanctions including Iranian-backed Chinese company Jan 24, 14:35
The US Trump administration has announced that it will increase economic pressure on rival Iran, including Chinese companies that have supported the export of Iranian crude oil, subject to US sanctions.
U.S. Treasury based in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Dubai on Tuesday for helping to export Iranian crude and refined products to China and the UAE in violation of U.S. sanctions Announced that four companies will be subject to US sanctions.
`` Iran's oil-related exports are the main source of funding for the Iranian government's terrorist acts around the world, '' said Mnuchin, a statement by Treasury Secretary Treasurer Mnushin that the size of the exports could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars. Did.
The U.S. Department of State also announced on September 23 sanctions against three Chinese and Hong Kong companies and two people involved in Iran's exports.
Secretary of State Pompeio warned Twitter that "maximum pressure on Iran will continue until Iran changes its attitudes. Supporting Iran's conduct will result in sanctions."
Tensions in the U.S.-Iran relations surged earlier this month following the killing of Iran's commander, but President Trump has since announced plans to refrain from military measures and increase pressure on economic sanctions. On October 10, more than 20 individuals and organizations, including Iranian officials and businesses, were subject to sanctions.