US Sanctions 4 Hong Kong Companies for Assisting Iran in Selling Oil to China
The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against several individuals and entities, including four Hong Kong companies, for allegedly facilitating Iran's sale of oil to China. This action is part of broader US efforts to curb Iran's oil exports and prevent funding for its nuclear program.
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(Central News Agency reporter Zhang Qian, Hong Kong, 12th) According to reports, the US Treasury Department announced sanctions against some individuals and entities, including four Hong Kong companies, which the US alleges purchased Iranian oil and transported it to China.
Sing Tao Daily's website reported today that according to the list released by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the four sanctioned Hong Kong companies are Hong Kong Blue Ocean Ltd, Hong Kong Sanmu Ltd, Jiandi HK Ltd, and Max Honor International Trade Co Ltd.
The report also stated that other sanctioned companies include four headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and one headquartered in Oman. (Edited by: Zhou Huiying) 1150512
Central News
(Central News Agency reporter Zhang Qian, Hong Kong, 12th) According to reports, the US Treasury Department announced sanctions against some individuals and entities, including four Hong Kong companies, which the US alleges purchased Iranian oil and transported it to China.
Sing Tao Daily's website reported today that according to the list released by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the four sanctioned Hong Kong companies are Hong Kong Blue Ocean Ltd, Hong Kong Sanmu Ltd, Jiandi HK Ltd, and Max Honor International Trade Co Ltd.
The report also stated that other sanctioned companies include four headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and one headquartered in Oman. (Edited by: Zhou Huiying) 1150512