WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has announced sanctions on more than 30 individuals and vessels allegedly linked to the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum products to buyers in Asia, primarily China.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Asian companies shipping Iranian oil to China
Treasury targets Hong Kong oil broker and vessel managers in India and China
The Trump administration sees money from oil sales as enabling Iran to finance militant groups operating in the Middle East, including Hamas in Gaza. © Reuters
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