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The United States has sanctioned eight Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies for operating vessels that delivered Iranian oil, extending its economic campaign against Tehran and supporting its naval enforcement.
The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 Chinese shipping companies based in Hong Kong and mainland China for allegedly facilitating Iranian oil exports. The move freezes their US assets and blocks commercial dealings with American entities.