US targets more front companies behind Iran's military oil sales

The US Treasury took further action against front companies that sell Iranian crude on behalf of the armed forces, saying the revenue is helping Iran rebuild its military and threaten its neighbours. Previously sanctioned tankers Boreas, Siri and Oxis were named in the action. Secretary Scott Bessent said the US would not allow Iran to raise oil revenue to reconstitute its armed forces.

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