by Ivan Cairo
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, ct 16, CMC – The United States has imposed sanctions on three Surinamese companies because of their alleged trade links with companies in the Iranian oil sector.
Washington announced the sanctions against Strong Roots Provider, Glazing Future Management, and Engen Management after it imposed sanctions on companies operating in the Iranian oil sector following Iran’s attack on Israel on October 1 when approximately 180 missiles were fired at the Jewish state.
America has also imposed sanctions on companies in India, Malaysia and Hong Kong that reportedly help facilitate the sale and transport of oil and oil products from Iran.
The US is imposing the sanctions under the spirit of the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act, which was passed as part of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024.
(Details in Business section)
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