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Leaked emails shed light on IRGC's oil sanctions evasion methodology
Using 'dark fleet' tankers and other deceptive practices, the IRGC has been overseeing the sale of billions of barrels of sanctioned oil.
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US sanctions keep pressure on Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers
New round of sanctions demonstrates US commitment to targeting key revenue streams that fund the Iranian regime's destabilizing activities.
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As Iranians fall into poverty, regime funds flow to regional proxies
As the cost of living soars and the poverty level rises, the Iranian regime has continued to fund its military operations at a high level.
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Quarter of Iran's university professors emigrate as proxy wars take priority
As the regime pours billions into proxy wars, university professors are escaping poverty-level salaries and chronic underfunding of education.
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Iranian regime's support for Russia's war draws fresh censure from EU, UK
New sanctions target shipping companies, vessels and Iranian ports used to transfer drones and missiles to Russia that support its war on Ukraine.
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US sanctions Syrian conglomerate funding IRGC Quds Force, Houthis
Companies, individuals and vessels associated with Al-Qatirji Company have raised funds through the sale of Iranian oil to Syria and China.
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Isolated and under sanctions, Iran and Russia connect bank card systems
Locked out of key global banking systems and hemmed in by sanctions, the two pariah states have taken steps to link their banking systems.
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US blacklists Chinese firms over links to Iranian regime's military programs
The US Department of Commerce has sanctioned six Chinese firms for aiding Iran’s drone and weapons of mass destruction programs.
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Ships, captains, companies sanctioned over illicit oil shipments for IRGC
The US has imposed a new tranche of sanctions on the network of Houthi financier Said al-Jamal, which is backed by the IRGC's Quds Force.
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EU moves to block Iranian regime's use of airlines to send arms to Russia
Iranian airlines have been used to evade sanctions, supply missiles and drones to Russia and undermine Middle East peace and security.