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Shafaq News
03-07-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
US sanctions Iraqi businessman for Iranian oil exports
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Tehran/Washington On Thursday, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a business network allegedly smuggling Iranian oil under the guise of legitimate Iraqi trade. In a statement, the department said the companies led by Iraqi businessman Salim Saeed had been purchasing and shipping Iranian oil—either disguised or blended with Iraqi crude—since at least 2020, in transactions worth billions of dollars. The sanctions also target several vessels accused of covertly transporting Iranian oil, as part of what US officials described as a crackdown on Iran's 'shadow fleet.' Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control is taking action against networks that have collectively transported and purchased billions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil, some of which has benefited Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods… — Treasury Department (@USTreasury) July 3, 2025 In remarks to Fox News on June 29, Trump indicated that sanctions could be lifted if Iran takes constructive steps The treasury also imposed sanctions on several senior officials and one entity tied to Al-Qard al-Hassan, a financial institution controlled by the Lebanese Hezbollah. According to the department, these individuals facilitated multi-million-dollar transactions that ultimately benefited the group while obscuring its involvement. Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control is sanctioning seven senior officials and one entity associated with the Hizballah-controlled financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan, which was designated by OFAC in 2007. — Treasury Department (@USTreasury) July 3, 2025 Earlier this year, Iraq's Oil Minister stated in a televised interview that Iran had falsified documents for oil shipments using Iraq's name to mask the exports, affirming that the government had notified Washington of its non-involvement.
Shafaq News
04-04-2025
- Climate
- Shafaq News
Spring gatherings: Duhok celebrates Nowruz
Shafaq News/ On Friday, thousands of residents gathered in Duhok to celebrate Nowruz, the Kurdish New Year, after the holiday was postponed due to its overlap with Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Families pitched tents in valleys and mountain areas, joining in traditional dancing, music, and meals. Large crowds were reported across the province as locals embraced the spring weather. 'We couldn't celebrate Nowruz at the usual time because of Ramadan and Eid,' said Salim Saeed, a resident of Al-Amediya. 'Today, we came to enjoy nature, dance, and eat our favorite Kurdish dishes,' he said Some visitors voiced concern over the dry season. 'There's been very little rainfall,' said Abdullah Ali, adding, 'We haven't seen the greenery we're used to. We hope for more rain to revive the landscape.' Despite the conditions, the mood remained festive. 'We danced to our favorite Kurdish songs in traditional clothes,' said Laveen Jamal. 'It's been a joyful day.'
