The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iran and Houthi-related entities, according to the Treasury Department website which listed a number of individuals, companies and vessels that had been targeted.

US Treasury Department announces sanctions against 19 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of involvement in Houthi operations and the illegal trade of Iranian oil and gas.

The United States on Thursday imposed new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil trade and a prison where alleged human rights violations take place.“The Department of State is today imposing sanctions on four entities that have transported Iranian oil and

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The US has sanctioned more tankers and companies it alleges are involved in the trade of Iranian oil, which generates revenue that supports Tehran-backed militia groups such as Hamas and the Houthis.