US Sanctions Iran Oil Exports, 14 Vessels Targeted After Oman Talks

• US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's oil exports, targeting 14 vessels, including those flagged from Turkey, India, and UAE.
• Sanctions announced after indirect talks between US and Iran concluded in Oman amid escalating tensions.
• State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott states Iran uses oil revenue to fund destabilizing activities and repression.
• An Indian entity, Elevate Marine Management Private Limited, and its director, Akash Anant Shinde, also sanctioned for transporting Iranian petroleum products.
• All property and interests of sanctioned persons in the US or controlled by US persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC.