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June 9, 2020       Share:    

Source: https://www.state.gov/united-states-designates-key-iranian-shipping-entities-under-proliferation-authority-as-tehran-continues-to-expand-proliferation-sensitive-activities/

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Shipping Network over Proliferation

(U.S. State Department) Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said Monday: "Today, sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and its Shanghai-based subsidiary, E-Sail Shipping Company Ltd. (E-Sail), have come into effect" in a move "which targets WMD proliferators and their supporters." "These designations serve as a clear warning that anyone doing business with or otherwise supporting IRISL or E-Sail are exposed to potential sanctions and risk contributing to Iran's proliferation-sensitive programs, including its nuclear and missile programs."

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