US expands sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel and goes after country’s ‘ghost fleet’

Another 17 vessels added to Treasury’s list of blocked vessels, while State Department targets six

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the new sanctions were a response to Iran’s attack on Israel.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the new sanctions were a response to Iran’s attack on Israel.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 14 October 2024, 06:49Updated 14 October 2024, 07:28
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