📍 #IranTradeSanctions — Update | 26 Jan 2026

🚢 The U.S. Treasury has expanded sanctions by blacklisting nine oil tankers and their operators accused of secretly transporting Iranian crude via a so-called shadow fleet, further tightening pressure on Iran’s energy exports.
📊 The move comes as global oil prices climb, with Brent crude reacting to renewed geopolitical tension and stronger U.S. enforcement aimed at limiting Tehran’s access to oil revenue.
⚓ These vessels are part of a broader network used to bypass restrictions — keeping Iran’s petroleum trade alive despite long-standing sanctions.
🇪🇺 Meanwhile, Italy is urging the European Union to formally classify Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization — a step that would significantly escalate legal, financial, and commercial restrictions on Iranian-linked entities.
🌍 Together, these actions signal a coordinated Western effort to disrupt Iran’s economic lifelines, particularly in the energy sector, at a time when the country is already facing mounting economic strain and internal pressure.
This isn’t just policy enforcement — it’s a strategic squeeze on Iran’s core revenue channels.
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