US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury
The State Department also announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the IRGC.
Assessment
The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran by targeting its oil exports to China, a key revenue stream. The $15 million reward for disrupting IRGC finances signals a shift toward incentivizing intelligence-led financial warfare. Watch for China's response, as it may test the limits of US extraterritorial sanctions enforcement.