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US targets China refinery in sweeping Iran oil crackdown, sanctions ‘shadow fleet’ tankers

4 sources4 storiesFirst seen 4/24/2026Score58Breakthrough
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Confidence
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Claims
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The Treasury Department also targeted a top independent Chinese refinery that it said was a major buyer of Iranian petroleum.

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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil - AP News.

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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

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targets China's shadow trade with Iran in sweeping sanctions The

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Summary

**Summary:** The United States has imposed sanctions targeting a top independent Chinese refinery that it claims is a major buyer of Iranian petroleum, as well as 40 ships involved in Iran's oil trade and shadow fleet vessels. This follows the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement of additional sanctions against Iran's "shadow fleet"

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