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Chandigarh-based couple face US sanctions over Iran oil links

Chandigarh-based couple face US sanctions over Iran oil links

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The US Treasury has sanctioned a Chandigarh‑based couple, Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife Jaspreet, along with a network of companies they operate, accusing them of aiding Iran’s shadow fleet by supplying false flags and certifications to move petroleum. Fresh sanctions were also placed on Indian and Turkish entities for alleged Iran‑related transactions. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it has taken note of the measures but indicated that little can be done against firms supporting such shadow fleets.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on a Chandigarh-based couple and a web of companies they run for allegedly supporting Iran’s shadow fleet by providing false flags and certifications to transport petroleum. The US Department of Treasury sanctioned Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife Jaspreet…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 2 outlets

    Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on a Chandigarh-based couple and a web of companies they run for allegedly supporting Iran’s shadow fleet by providing false flags and certifications to transport petroleum. The US Department of Treasury sanctioned Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife Jaspreet…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 4 outlets

    It’s more specific than eever. US threatens Indian and Turkish businesses with sweeping sanctions over their alleged involvement in helping Iran circumvent American oil restrictions, escalating Washington’s economic confrontation with Tehran and placing international commercial networks under…

    — TFI Post

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Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on a Chandigarh-based couple and a web of companies they run for allegedly supporting Iran’s shadow fleet by providing false flags and certifications to transport petroleum. The US Department of Treasury sanctioned Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife Jaspreet…

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Chandigarh-based couple face US sanctions over Iran oil links

Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on a Chandigarh-based couple and a web of companies they run for allegedly supporting Iran’s shadow fleet by providing false flags and certifications to transport petroleum. The US Department of Treasury sanctioned Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife Jaspreet…

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