The United States has imposed sanctions on 14 ships and the companies that operate them to stop Iran’s exports of crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals.
The move comes after US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman, which reportedly included direct meetings between representatives of the two countries.
The sanctions also target 15 companies and two individuals linked to the transport and trade of Iranian energy products.
US officials said the action is aimed at cutting off sources of revenue that Tehran uses for activities the US considers harmful.
The sanctioned vessels are part of a “shadow fleet” that transports Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products through networks that often hide the cargo’s origin.
These practices allow Iran to sell to buyers in other countries while avoiding international scrutiny.
Some of the key companies and ships affected include:
ALL WIN SHIPPING MANAGEMENT LIMITED (Barbados) – Manager of crude oil tanker VICSCENE, which carried Iranian crude between March and April 2025.
MANARAT ALKHALEEJ MARINE SERVICES FZE (UAE) – Managed OCEAN GUARDIAN and AL SAFA, completing at least 30 shipments from Iran
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