US Targets China Oil Refinery in Sanctions Crackdown on Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers

The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and dozens of ships tied to Iran's 'shadow fleet,' part of a sweeping crackdown on Iranian oil exports. The sanctions aim to choke off Tehran's oil sales and restrict its access to global markets. Dozens of ships, including tankers, have been added to the list, targeting Iran's illicit maritime activities.