US EditionU.S. sanctions Chinese refinery importing Iranian oil
- The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a China-based refinery on Wednesday for importing Iranian oil.
- President Trump's administration aims to increase pressure on Iran to restore the maximum pressure campaign.
- The Treasury accused the refinery of purchasing over $1 billion of Iranian crude through Iran's shadow fleet.
- Treasury Secretary Bessent stated the U.S. will disrupt those supporting Iran's oil chain, used to fund terrorist proxies.
- These sanctions are part of six rounds targeting Iranian oil sales amid indirect talks, aiming for a new agreement.
62 Articles
62 Articles
US Imposes Sanctions On A Chinese Refinery Accused Of Buying Iranian Oil
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions Wednesday on a Chinese refinery accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil, saying the proceeds help finance both Tehran’s government and Iran’s support for militant groups. The sanctioned refinery in China’s Shandong province received dozens of shipments of crude oil from Iran worth more than $1 billion, the Trump administration said. Some of the petroleum came from a front company …
Treasury Department Sanctions Chinese Refinery Accused of Buying More Than $1 Billion Worth of Iranian Oil - The Thinking Conservative
Trump's Treasury Dept sanctioned China-based refinery purchasing billion worth of Iranian oil as part of “campaign of maximum economic pressure” on Tehran. The post Treasury Department Sanctions Chinese Refinery Accused of Buying More Than $1 Billion Worth of Iranian Oil appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
Treasury Department Sanctions Chinese Refinery Accused of Buying More Than $1 Billion Worth of Iranian Oil
The Treasury Department unveiled new sanctions on April 16 against a China-based refinery accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil—the latest move by the Trump administration as part of its “campaign of maximum economic pressure” on Tehran. The department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned independent “teapot” refinery Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co. Ltd., based in Shandong Province, China. Officials said…
US sanctions Chinese refinery over Iran oil trade ahead of second round of nuclear talks
The US imposed new sanctions on a Chinese refinery on 17 April, accusing it of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil, allegedly funding Tehran’s government and its regional allies. The move comes as Iran’s oil exports hit record highs, and nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran are set to continue in Rome this weekend.
US expands sanctions on Iran’s oil sector, targets Chinese teapot refinery
US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, including a China-based teapot refinery, to intensify pressure on Tehran. The move is part of the Trump administration’s renewed “maximum pressure” strategy, aimed at halting Iran’s oil revenues and nuclear ambitions.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center, 42% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
