Kathmandu [Nepal], August 25 – The United States has imposed sanctions on nearly 60 entities, individuals and vessels linked to Iran’s military activities procurement networks and oil and petrochemical trade.
The US State Department said the sanctions aim to cut off revenue sources for the Iranian regime and weaken networks that support attacks against US forces and its allies.
The measures imposed under Executive Orders 13846 and 13949 as part of “Operation Economic Outcast,” target activities linked to Iran’s petroleum revenues and the proliferation of conventional weapons.
The US also sanctioned Dedednegar startup studio accusing the company of using chinese commercial satellite imagery during “Operation Epic Fury” to identify Iranian military targets and assess war damage.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Cyber-Electronic Command was also sanctioned over allegations that it obtained information about US military assets.
IRGC Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi was included on the sanctions list. The State Department accused him of playing a significant role in Iran’s military decision-making during “Operation Epic Fury.”
Under the Rewards for Justice programme Washington announced rewards of up to $10 million for information on Vahidi and senior IRGC figure Ali Abdollahi.
The measures also target Iran’s “dark fleet” and international intermediaries involved in transporting and selling petroleum, petroleum products and petrochemicals. The US accused these networks of concealing their identities and conducting deceptive shipping activities.
