The punitive measures target commercial networks accused of illicitly sustaining Tehran's petroleum and aviation sectors. Among the designated targets are Indian national Suniel Kumar Sharma, his wife Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, and two fellow Indian citizens who direct two of their affiliated businesses. Treasury officials also penalized nine entities connected to Sharma for providing false flags and maritime certifications to ships moving Iranian petroleum. Furthermore, the agency penalized Turkey-based Fugo Group Services Inc. for facilitating ongoing logistical operations for Iran's aviation sector.
Key points
Global maritime networks face heightened regulatory scrutiny for assisting illicit Irania…: Global maritime networks face heightened regulatory scrutiny for assisting illicit Iranian petroleum export schemes.
Commercial service providers outside Iran remain prime targets for aiding Tehran's milita…: Commercial service providers outside Iran remain prime targets for aiding Tehran's military and regional proxies.
Washington continues enforcing punitive restrictions to cripple Iran's heavily sanctioned…: Washington continues enforcing punitive restrictions to cripple Iran's heavily sanctioned commercial aviation infrastructure.
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US issues fresh sanctions against individuals and entities aiding Iran
4 November 2026 19:00 GMT
The US Treasury issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday targeting what it called "the vast criminal network" of companies and individuals tied to Iran.
It named Indian nationals Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife, Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, as well as two other Indian citizens who head two of the couple's businesses, and nine separate entities connected to Sharma.
"Their schemes have provided false flags and certifications to sanctioned vessels involved in transporting Iranian petroleum, including vessels operating on behalf of the Iranian military and its proxies," the department said in a statement.
The department also sanctioned Turkey-based Fugo Group Services Inc for its ongoing support of Iran's heavily sanctioned aviation sector.
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