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US Sanctions 4 Hong Kong Companies for Assisting Iran in Selling Oil to China

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Published May 12, 2026 3:20 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:27 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against four Hong Kong companies, accusing them of assisting Iran in selling oil to China.
This action is part of the US's sanctions policy against Iran, aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports.

The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against four Hong Kong companies, accusing them of assisting Iran in selling oil to China. This action is part of the US's sanctions policy against Iran, aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202605120152.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 12, 2026

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(Central News Agency, Reporter Zhang Qian, Hong Kong, 12th) According to reports, the US Treasury Department announced sanctions against some individuals and entities, including four Hong Kong companies, which the US alleges purchased Iranian oil and transported it to China.

Sing Tao Daily's website reported today that, according to the list released by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the four sanctioned Hong Kong companies are Hong Kong Blue Ocean Ltd, Hong Kong Sanmu Ltd, Jiandi HK Ltd, and Max Honor International Trade Co Ltd.

According to reports, other sanctioned companies include four headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and one headquartered in Oman. (Editor: Zhou Huiying) 1150512

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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Organizations: Hong Kong Blue Ocean Ltd / Hong Kong Sanmu Ltd / Jiandi HK Ltd

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The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against four Hong Kong companies, accusing them of assisting Iran in selling oil to China. This action is part of the US's sanctions policy against Iran, aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports.

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May 12, 2026

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