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הערכה

The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran in extorting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This action targets a specific mechanism by which Iran allegedly pressures commercial vessels, potentially disrupting a critical global shipping chokepoint. The move signals an escalation in economic pressure tactics, with the stated goal of cutting off revenue streams to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The effectiveness of these sanctions will depend on whether targeted firms and their partners comply or find ways to circumvent the restrictions.