The United States issued new sanctions on July 30, 2026, targeting 10 entities and eight tankers involved in an Iranian revenue-generation scheme in the Strait of Hormuz.
The measures specifically penalize insurers and shipping companies facilitating the transport of Iranian oil, aiming to disrupt the regime's regional funding streams.
This move follows recent regional escalations and is intended to curb Iran's ability to bypass international trade restrictions through illicit maritime operations.