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US Treasury sanctions ten firms, targets Iran, China ties

5/9/2026

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The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions of ten individuals and companies, including entities in China and Hong Kong, days before President Donald Trump’s trip to China.
The Treasury said it could impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions linked to China’s independent “teapot” oil refineries.
Brett Erickson of Obsidian Risk Advisors said the sanctions target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat but are narrow, while Iran can make about 10,000 drones monthly.

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The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions of ten individuals and companies, including entities in China and Hong Kong, days before President Donald Trump’s trip to China.
The Treasury said it could impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions linked to China’s independent “teapot” oil refineries.
Brett Erickson of Obsidian Risk Advisors said the sanctions target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat but are narrow, while Iran can make about 10,000 drones monthly.