Iran, oil to China

U.S. officials act to block illicit Iranian oil trade with China
Iran is operating a ghost fleet to sell oil to China in violation of existing sanctions, which U.S. officials seek to stop with the help of new sanctions.
U.S. Tightens the Screws on Iran’s Oil Trade
The Trump administration just turned up the heat on Iran’s oil operations, slapping fresh sanctions on Iran’s oil minister Mohsen Paknejad and a handful of shadowy tankers sneaking crude to China.
Singapore-based shipping firm hit by US sanctions over Iran oil links
Trump administration has vowed “maximum pressure” on Iran to disrupt the flow of its oil. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump Administration Prepared to Enforce Iran Oil Sanctions
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration is prepared to enforce US sanctions on Iranian oil production.
Iran Sanctions Prop Up Oil Prices
New U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's oil industry and oil minister have boosted oil prices, countering the negative impact of the IEA's report which indicated oversupply and reduced demand forecasts.
U.S. Sanctions Target Iran's Oil Minister and Shadow Fleet
The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran's oil minister and some Hong Kong-flagged ships that form part of a fleet disguising Iranian oil shipments. The sanctions aim to curb Iran's oil exports,
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Minister, Treasury Website Says
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iran's oil minister Mohsen Paknejad and some Hong Kong-flagged vessels, according to the Treasury Department. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Brendan O'Brien) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.
US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil minister, shadow fleet
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and some Hong Kong-flagged vessels ...
US Hits Iran’s Oil Minister and Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions
The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on Iran’s oil minister, as well as targeting more companies and vessels linked ...
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Oil prices rise, Brent crude above $70
Oil prices rose on Friday as the US tightened sanctions against Iran, in addition to ongoing trade tensions. The White House ...
Insight: Iran's rulers caught between Trump's crackdown and a fragile economy
For Iran's clerical leaders, engaging with the "Great Satan" to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may for once be the lesser of two evils.
Exclusive-US Mulls Plan to Disrupt Iran's Oil by Halting Vessels at Sea
A speedy resumption of oil exports from Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region would help offset any fall in Iranian exports ...
Opinion
Iran is weak and wounded. Now’s the time to ratchet up pressure.
Trump, a dealmaker and opportunist more than a statesman, might shrug off his more hawkish Middle East advisers and just pursue a deal that would appease the isolationists.
Trump admin ends waiver allowing Iraq to buy Iranian electricity as part of 'maximum pressure' campaign
The Trump administration ended a waiver that allowed the Iraqi government to buy Iranian electricity as part of its "maximum ...
How spies are helping Trump ‘Make Iran Broke Again’
The intelligence community is helping the Trump administration identify and target companies helping Iran smuggle oil around ...