"The United States has designated 15 individuals and groups engaged in the illegal sale and shipment of Iran's oil, petroleum products, and petrochemical products. These groups are Iran. , Vietnam, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hong Kong are supporting Iran's energy trade and generating millions of dollars worth of illegal income. "
Sanctions have been implemented by both the Department of State and the Ministry of Finance.
"The United States has promised to reach an agreement with Iran calling for a mutual return to compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan, but all to implement sanctions for the sale of Iran. Petroleum and petrochemicals that continue to use their authorities. "
Brinken stated that the three Iran-based entities licensed by the State Department include: Persian Gulf Star Oil Company is the largest producer of gas condensate in Iran. East Ocean Rashin Shipping Co. Ltd., a port agency and freight carrier for Iran's petroleum and petrochemical products.
"The United States has sincerely and steadily pursued a meaningful diplomatic path to achieve a mutual return to full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA). We could not show a similar commitment to that path. Unless there is a change in course from Iran, we will continue to use sanctions authorities to petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products from Iran. For exports. "
