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Cracking Down on Iran’s Lucrative Oil Smuggling Network

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an international network that facilitates the shipment of Iranian crude oil worth billions to China, funding Iran's destabilizing activities like ballistic missile development and terrorist proxies.
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US Cracks Down on Terrorist Group’s Money Network in Lebanon

Learn how the US is targeting Hezbollah's money operations in Lebanon and Iran to cut off funding for terrorist activities and protect regional security.
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US Punishes Chinese Companies for Helping Iran Build Missiles

Discover how the United States is targeting Chinese companies that provide technology and materials to help Iran build ballistic missiles that threaten regional security.
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US Labels Cuba as Non-Cooperative on Fighting Terrorism

The US has officially labeled Cuba as not fully cooperating with counterterrorism efforts, pointing to 11 American fugitives living there and Cuba's refusal to return them.
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US Targets Billion-Dollar Oil Smuggling Ring That Funds Iran’s Military

Learn how the United States is cracking down on a secret oil smuggling operation that sends billions of dollars to Iran's military and terrorist groups.
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US Punishes Iranian Scientists Working on Nuclear Weapons

The United States has placed sanctions on three Iranian scientists and one company for helping Iran develop nuclear weapons. These individuals work for organizations that research explosives and nuclear technology that could be used in atomic bombs.
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US Explains Why It’s Punishing Iran for Nuclear Research

Secretary of State Marco Rubio explains why the US sanctioned Iranian scientists and companies. The goal is to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons by making it harder for them to conduct weapons research.
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U.S. Sanctions Third Chinese “Teapot” Refinery for Iranian Oil Purchases

The United States has sanctioned Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group and multiple oil terminal operators, vessels, and captains involved in Iran's 'shadow fleet' oil deliveries to China, marking the third such action against Chinese refineries since February 2025.
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Targeting Companies and Vessels Supporting the Houthis

The U.S. government's decision to sanction vessels and their owners for supporting the Iran-backed Houthis aims to disrupt illicit revenue generation and threats to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
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Deadly Explosion Kills Over 1200 in Iran

A powerful blast at Iran's Shahid Rajaei port claimed over 1,200 lives, disrupting the country's trade and economy. Authorities investigate negligence in handling hazardous chemicals like sodium perchlorate.