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How Chandigarh Couple Sanctioned By Team Trump Helped Iran Evade Oil Curbs

Published 05 Nov 2026, 11:38 IST

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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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False flags and fake maritime certifications allow vessels engaging in illicit activity to evade international safety and environmental regulations, carrying no indemnity insurance.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 05 Nov 2026, 11:38 IST

How Chandigarh Couple Sanctioned By Team Trump Helped Iran Evade Oil Curbs

False flags and fake maritime certifications allow vessels engaging in illicit activity to evade international safety and environmental regulations, carrying no indemnity insurance.

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 05 Nov 2026, 21:17 IST

US Treasury imposes fresh sanctions against Indian, Turkish entities for alleged Iran transactions

MEA says it has taken note of sanctions; not much can be done in case of entities supporting shadow fleets, sources said

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Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 05 Nov 2026, 19:17 IST

Chandigarh couple, their firms face US sanctions over Iran oil trade

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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TFI Post Right TFI Post 05 Nov 2026, 17:49 IST

US Threatens Indian and Turkish Entities Over Iran Oil Trade

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…

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The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily 05 Nov 2026, 14:04 IST

Chandigarh-based couple face US sanctions over Iran oil links

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 11:31 IST

US sanctions Indian couple, firms over alleged links to Iran's oil trade

The US Treasury Department accused an India-based network of helping Iran's shadow fleet evade sanctions through fraudulent vessel registrations

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 05 Nov 2026, 11:11 IST

US sanctions Indian couple over ‘maritime fraud’ supporting Iran’s shadow fleet

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 08:01 IST

Fake ship flags, Iran oil trade: US sanctions Indian entities in expanding crackdown on Tehran

The US has sanctioned India-based individuals and companies accused of using fake vessel registrations to help transport Iranian oil, widening Washington's crackdown on Tehran's oil trade. A Turkish firm was also targeted over support for Iran's airlines.

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 05 Nov 2026, 07:49 IST

US Sanctions 4 Indians, 9 Firms in Maritime Fraud Crackdown Over Iranian Shadow Oil Fleet

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 07:42 IST

U.S. slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding Iran

The sanctions are part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Economic Outcast,” which aims to cut off Iran’s ability to sell oil to fund the war with the U.S. and Israel

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India TV Right Independent News Service 05 Nov 2026, 07:40 IST

US sanctions India-based couple, linked companies over alleged maritime fraud aiding Iran oil

The United States has imposed sanctions on an India-based couple and several companies linked to them over their alleged role in facilitating Iran's shadow fleet through fraudulent maritime registrations and certifications. Washington has accused them of helping sanctioned vessels transport Iranian…

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 05 Nov 2026, 02:27 IST

‘Vast criminal network’: US targets Chandigarh man, wife in fresh sanctions to firms over Iran oil trad

US imposes fresh sanctions on Indian and Turkish firms accused of helping Iran evade oil and aviation restrictions, escalating economic pressure on Tehran.

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