Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions on 115 individuals, entities, and vessels related to Iran, marking the largest Iranian-related sanctions since 2018 [1] - The sanctions primarily target an international shipping network controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, who is linked to Iran's Supreme Leader [1][3] - The sanctions include 15 shipping companies, 52 vessels, 12 individuals, and 53 entities involved in sanction evasion across 17 countries [1] Group 2 - Iranian oil exports have decreased from 1.8 million barrels per day at the beginning of the year to approximately 1.2 million barrels per day due to previous sanctions [2] - The U.S. aims to further reduce Iranian oil exports, which were previously cut to tens of thousands of barrels per day during Trump's first term [2] - The sanctions are seen as a clear example of U.S. hostility towards Iran, with Iranian officials claiming they aim to harm the country's economic development [2] Group 3 - The sanctions against Shamkhani are also expected to impact Russia, although the primary focus is on Iran [3] - The U.S. official emphasized the significance and far-reaching implications of targeting Shamkhani due to his connections and previous sanctions against his father [3][4] Group 4 - The prospects for renewed diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran remain bleak, with recent threats from Trump regarding potential military action if Iran attempts to restart its nuclear facilities [5] - Experts have raised questions about the effectiveness of the sanctions, while Iran continues to deny seeking nuclear weapons [6]
美国对伊实施7年来最大规模制裁:115个相关目标遭殃,剑指石油!
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-07-31 02:00