The US Special Envoy for Iran responded to reports about the Islamic Republic's attempts to illegally sell millions of barrels of its oil, stating that the sanctions remain in place. Abram Paley, the US Special Envoy for Iran, referred to 'unconfirmed reports regarding the transfer and potential sale of Iran's stored oil' in a post on social media platform X on Monday, December 26. In this post, he reiterated the latest sanctions actions by the US Treasury Department against the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that the sanctions imposed by the United States on Iranian oil are still 'in place and will be enforced.' With the impending inauguration of Donald Trump's administration and the likelihood of a return to the 'maximum pressure' policy against the Islamic Republic, reports have emerged of an increase in Iran's daily oil exports to China. In recent days, the US Treasury has imposed new sanctions on 35 entities and vessels for participating in the smuggling of Iranian oil to foreign markets, aimed at intensifying pressure on the Islamic Republic's 'shadow fleet.'
US: Our Oil Sanctions Against Iran Remain in Place and Will Be Enforced
The US has reaffirmed that its oil sanctions against Iran are still active and will be enforced, responding to reports of Iran's attempts to sell stored oil. This comes as the Trump administration's return to a 'maximum pressure' policy is anticipated, amid rising Iranian oil exports to China. The US Treasury has recently sanctioned 35 entities involved in oil smuggling.
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📰 What Happened
US enforces oil sanctions against Iran amid reports of illegal oil sales.
- US Special Envoy for Iran announce Islamic Republic of Iran
- US Treasury Department sanction 35 entities and vessels
- US Special Envoy for Iran report Iran's stored oil
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📚 Background
The US remains firm on oil sanctions against Iran despite reports of illegal sales.
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