“Iran exploits financial systems to sell illicit oil, launder the
proceeds, procure components for its nuclear and conventional weapons programs,
and support its terrorist proxies,” said secretary of the treasury Scott
Bessent.
In total, another 12 Iran-linked vessels were sanctioned yesterday, as
well as companies linked with operating them.
Iran and US envoys are meeting in Geneva today (26 Feb for last‑ditch
nuclear talks as Washington massing aircraft and warships in the Middle East to
pressure Tehran.