### [2026-05-11](/feed/2026/05/11/index.md)

##### United States sanctions against Iran
# The U.S. government issues sanctions against three people and nine companies accused of aiding shipping of Iranian oil to China. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-issues-new-sanctions-over-irans-oil-shipments-china-2026-05-11/)

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