U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran over 60 entities, individuals and ships

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९ भाद्र २०८३, मंगलवार १३:१५August 25, 2026

Kathmandu. The United States has imposed sanctions on about 60 entities, individuals and ships linked to Iran’s military activities, procurement networks and oil and petrochemical trade. The U.S. State Department said the sanctions were aimed at cutting off the regime’s sources of revenue and weakening the network that supports attacks on U.S. forces and allies.

The sanctions under “Operation TAG_OPEN_div_22 Economic Outcast” target Iran’s petroleum revenues and activities related to the proliferation of conventional weapons, the ministry said. The ban was imposed under Executive Orders 13846 and 13949.

{{TAG_OPEN_div_20} The US has also banned Dedenegger Startup Studio for supporting Iran’s military activities. The US claims that the company used Chinese commercial satellite imagery to identify Iranian military targets and assess combat damage during “Operation Epic Fury”. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) cyber-electronic command has been banned for allegedly obtaining information on US military assets.

IRGC commander-in-chief Ahmad Wahidi is also on the sanctions list.TAG_OPEN_div_18 The US State Department has accused him of playing a key role in Iran’s military decisions during “Operation Epic Fury”. A reward of up to $10 million will be offered to anyone with information on Wahidi and IRGC leader Ali Abdullahi.

The move also covers Iran’s “Dark Fleet” and international intermediaries involved in the sale and transportation of petroleum, petroleum products and petrochemicals.TAG_OPEN_div_16 The ministry has accused such networks of concealing their identities and carrying out deceptive transportation activities.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant’s earlier announced “Operation Economic Outcast” aims to cut off Iran’s financial ties around the world and cut off the Iranian regime’s financial resources.TAG_OPEN_div_14 “Iran must choose between global isolation or rejoining the international economy,” he said.

The latest sanctions have added to US pressure on Iran’s oil exports, military purchases and international financial networks.TAG_OPEN_div_12