US Sanctions Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Over Protest Crackdown Funding

• The US Treasury Department sanctioned nine vessels and eight firms linked to Iran's 'shadow fleet'.
• These entities are accused of moving Iranian oil and petroleum products, generating hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran.
• The sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's funding sources, which the US claims are used to suppress domestic dissent.
• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the sanctions target how Iran generates funds to repress its people.
• The move follows renewed scrutiny of Iran's crackdown on protests, where thousands were reportedly killed.

Why It Matters: US imposes sanctions on Iran's 'shadow fleet' to cut off funding for protest suppression.