The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has launched a new sanctions enforcement action, dubbed “Economic Fury,” against a network accused of exporting Iranian-origin liquid petroleum gas to buyers across South and East Asia. Announced in Washington this evening by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the action targets individuals, companies and vessels that allegedly misrepresented Iranian LPG as Omani and relied on front firms in the United Arab Emirates and China, foreign bank accounts, and Iran’s so‑called shadow fleet. The measures also designate Iranian exchange house Mehrdad Geramian Nik and Partners Company, which allegedly moved large volumes of foreign currency for sanctioned Iranian banks.
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Estas sanciones podrían impactar los precios mundiales del petróleo. Si eres propietario de una vivienda que utiliza gasóleo de calefacción, o un conductor que reposta en la gasolinera, podrías ver un cambio. Mantén un ojo en tus facturas de energía y los precios de la gasolina.
EE. UU. está tomando medidas enérgicas contra el presunto contrabando de petróleo de Irán. Esta medida tiene como objetivo interrumpir los ingresos de Irán y presionar su economía. Vale la pena reenviar si conoce a alguien que está vigilando sus costos de energía.
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