The United States has announced a ban on 35 more companies belonging to Iran, demanding that Iran stop its alleged sabotage activities in Syria.
During his press briefing in Washington, US State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel accused Iran of fostering terrorism for a long time and asked it to stop its operations in Syria.
It should be noted that Nargis Mohammadi was arrested in 2021 for speaking out against the hijab ban and the death penalty. On the other hand, the US has also announced a ban on 35 more companies related to the maritime cargo industry belonging to Iran.
At the suggestion of the US Department of the Treasury, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a directive for the maritime industry to ban shadow Iranian companies operating from different countries.
U.S. officials say Iran is illegally using the proceeds from oil sales to finance its nuclear program, missiles, and drones, which are already under sanctions.
In a statement, the US Treasury Department said that Iran is using the proceeds from illegal oil shipments to finance its nuclear program, ballistic missile systems, and drones.
According to the statement, Bradley Smith, Acting Under Secretary of the Department of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, said that the United States is determined to take action against suspected vessels and vessels involved in illegal operations, and all resources will be used to prevent such activities.
According to shipping industry experts, the recent US sanctions are a serious blow to Iran’s shipping industry, which is already struggling under the current sanctions.
‘It will be very difficult for them to move goods, and any international shipping company that cooperates with their ships will risk US penalties.’
