The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on a vast shipping network linked to Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of a senior aide to Iran’s supreme leader, in a move aimed at crippling Iran’s oil trade.
Described as the most extensive Iran-related sanctions since 2018, the measures target over 50 individuals, entities, and vessels involved in transporting oil and petroleum products from Iran and Russia, generating billions of dollars in revenue.
The sanctions extend across multiple countries and are designed to block the Iranian regime’s access to critical funding channels. U.S. officials said the action seeks to disrupt financing for Iran’s nuclear program, its support for terrorist groups, and its internal repression. 
This move underscores Washington’s renewed pressure campaign on Tehran amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and ongoing concerns about Iran’s regional influence and nuclear ambitions.
Analysts note that the sanctions could significantly hinder Iran’s oil export operations, disrupt illicit trade networks, and increase pressure on Tehran’s already strained economy.
