Trump’s latest wave of Iran sanctions: Which 60 entities are targeted? - Al Jazeera
The U.S. has sanctioned 60 entities linked to Iran’s trade, including four Indian firms, prompting diplomatic concerns from New Delhi. China warned of retaliation if the measures disrupt its oil imports from Tehran, underscoring the global stakes of the sanctions campaign.
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The U.S. has sanctioned 60 entities linked to Iran’s trade, including four Indian firms, prompting diplomatic concerns from New Delhi. China warned of retaliation if the measures disrupt its oil imports from Tehran, underscoring the global stakes of the sanctions campaign.
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**Trump’s latest wave of Iran sanctions: Which 60 entities are targeted?**
The United States, under President Donald Trump, has issued a new round of secondary sanctions aimed at choking Iran’s ability to fund its nuclear and missile programs. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released a list of 60 entities—companies, vessels, and financial institutions—belonging to a wide swath of Iran’s trade network. The designations target firms that facilitate the export of Iranian oil, the procurement of dual‑use technology, and the movement of funds through the global financial system, effectively extending U.S. reach into third‑country actors that do business with Tehran.
Among the 60 listed, four India‑based companies were singled out for allegedly providing services that enable Iran’s oil sales and related logistics. The firms—*M/s. Shalimar Enterprises*, *M/s. Ghosh Shipping*, *M/s. Kunal Steel*, and *M/s. Vishal Oil Services*—are now subject to a prohibition on U.S. persons dealing with them, and any assets they hold under U.S. jurisdiction are frozen. Their inclusion has sparked a diplomatic push from New Delhi, which argues that the sanctions could disrupt legitimate trade and strain Indo‑U.S. economic ties. Indian officials are reviewing the designations and assessing the legal remedies available under international law.
China, one of Iran’s largest oil purchasers, responded with a stark warning that it would consider “necessary counter‑measures” if the sanctions impair its oil trade with Tehran. Beijing’s statement, echoed by officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, frames the U.S. move as an “economic D‑Day” that threatens global energy markets and could provoke retaliation. Analysts note that the United States is also targeting other key trading partners—including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Russia—to isolate Iran’s revenue streams. The sanctions come as part of a broader strategy to pressure Tehran ahead of upcoming negotiations on its nuclear program, while also testing the resilience of the multinational supply chains that sustain Iran’s economy.
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