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Impact LevelMedium
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Scope LevelGlobal
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Last Update2026-04-28
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (7)
Negative Impacts (6)
Event Overview
The U.S. is increasing economic pressure on Iran by imposing sanctions on entities and individuals linked to the country. The Treasury Department is targeting those involved in sanction evasion, financial support, and transportation sectors. It also warns of secondary sanctions on foreign institutions supporting Iran's 'shadow banking' system.
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US Sanctions 35 Iranian-Linked Entities and Individuals
On April 28, the United States announced sanctions against 35 entities and individuals linked to Iran. The U.S. accused these entities and individuals of assisting in the evasion of sanctions and providing financial support to Iran. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that any institution involved in or supporting Iran's 'shadow banking' system would face severe consequences.
U.S. Treasury Warns of Secondary Sanctions on Foreign Financial Institutions Supporting Iran
The U.S. Treasury has warned that it will impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that support Iran. This action is part of the 'economic fury' campaign, which aims to exert maximum economic pressure on the Iranian regime by using all available means.
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iranian Aviation and Shipping Entities
On February 25, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) updated its 'Specially Designated Nationals List,' imposing sanctions on several individuals, entities, and vessels linked to Iran. The sanctions target four Iranian individuals associated with Iran's aviation industry, multiple shipping and trading companies in Iran, Turkey, the UAE, Panama, Marshall Islands, and Liberia, and at least 13 oil and liquefied gas tankers. These vessels are flagged under various countries, including Panama, Palau, Barbados, Vanuatu, Comoros, and Iran. The sanctioned parties will face asset freezes and restrictions on transactions with the U.S. financial system.