US expands oil sanctions list

The US has expanded the list of companies that could be subject to sanctions in response to suspicions of shadow oil exports from Iran. This was reported by Deputy Head of the US State Department Press Service Tommy Pigott. The statement indicated that the sanctions imply restrictions on sales, production, and financial transactions related to Iran's oil and gas sector. Experts note that expanding the list of companies increases pressure on the international stage and strengthens control over oil supplies from Iran.

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The US has been imposing sanctions on Iran for several years, aimed at limiting financing and oil trade to prevent the further proliferation of weapons and violations of UN sanctions.