The United States on Monday announced sanctions against more than 30 Iran-linked people and vessels, including the head of the national oil company, for brokering the sale and shipment of Iranian oil. The State Department also announced sanctions against an additional 16 companies Monday "for their involvement in the sale, purchase, and transportation of Iranian petroleum," the Treasury Department said. da/dw
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