The United States has imposed sanctions on companies, individuals and vessels linked to Iranian oil and petrochemical trade, expanding its economic pressure on Tehran.
The US State Department announced sanctions against 10 entities, six individuals and five vessels on Thursday. The targets have links to India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Türkiye, Iran and the United Kingdom.
Indian Firms and Nationals Face Sanctions
Five Indian nationals are among those targeted by Washington.
The sanctions include Dhwani Nisarg Vora and Nisarg Samir Vora, directors of India-based SSPL Solutions. US officials allege that the company imported around $2 million worth of Iranian petrochemical products between February and July 2025.
Three other Indian nationals associated with Samudra Marine Services also face sanctions. The US accuses the customs brokerage firm of facilitating imports of Iranian petrochemical products.
UAE and Turkish Companies Targeted
Washington also targeted Türkiye-based Noorzad Petrokimya and its chief executive, Said Ahmad Noorzad.
According to US officials, the company purchased approximately $3.8 million worth of Iranian-origin petrochemical products between January and July 2024.
In the UAE, ArabianPro Materials FZCO faced sanctions over alleged exports of around $2 million in Iranian-origin petrochemical products. Authorities also targeted Horizon Ship Management FZE and Hessonite Ship Management LLC over their alleged roles in managing vessels that transported Iranian petroleum products.
Washington Expands Pressure on Iran
The measures form part of President Donald Trump’s Operation Economic Outcast, which aims to disrupt networks that help Iran sell petroleum and generate revenue.
The US Treasury has also targeted vessels linked to Iran’s so-called shadow fleet, which Washington says helps move Iranian oil to international markets while evading sanctions.
The latest action increases pressure on businesses involved in Iranian energy trade. It also signals that companies operating across international shipping and supply networks could face sanctions if US authorities determine they have facilitated restricted transactions.
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