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US Targets Iranian Shadow Fleet Operator with Sanctions
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US Targets Iranian Shadow Fleet Operator with Sanctions
The US Treasury has accused Mohammad Hossein Shmakani of running an oil smuggling network that generated billions for Iran despite sanctions.
- The US Treasury stated that Shmakani played a pivotal role in providing billions of dollars to the Iranian government under sanctions.
- Washington accused Shmakani of operating one of the largest Iranian and Russian oil smuggling networks, known as the "shadow fleet."
- The US has conducted military operations against Iran since February 28, 2026, with periods of escalation and intermittent calm.
- The Treasury imposed sanctions on over 50 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to the network, raising the total sanctioned to over 200.
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