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US targets Chinese companies over drone components used by Hamas, Houthis

The US Treasury sanctioned over 50 entities linked to Iran’s oil exports, targeting shadow fleet vessels, terminals, and refineries to disrupt billions in revenue funding Tehran’s activities.

  • The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned over 50 entities linked to exporting Iranian energy, including Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group and Rizhao Shihua Crude Oil Terminal.
  • On October 8, the U.S. added 15 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list for facilitating purchases of electronic components in drones used by Houthi and Hamas militants, including Arrow China Electronics Trading.
  • The sanctions aim to disrupt operations of Chinese terminals linked to illicit oil trade while the U.S. targets drone component suppliers supporting Iranian proxies.
  • The sanctions indicate U.S. commitment to disrupting Chinese port operators' activities regarding illicit Iranian oil, according to a statement by the Treasury Department.
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Devdiscourse broke the news in India on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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