US sanctions law firm, shipping agents for aiding Iran’s illicit trade
“Whether you are conducting illegal oil transfers at sea or sitting in the corner office of a law firm, if you are supporting the Iranian regime, we will find you and sanction you,” the U.S.…
Assessment
The US is widening its sanctions net beyond traditional shipping actors to include a law firm, signaling that legal and financial facilitators of Iranian trade are now targets. The Treasury secretary's warning makes clear that physical distance from illicit operations or a professional title offers no protection. Watch for whether other professional services, like accounting or consulting, face similar actions.