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US Imposes Sanctions on Iraqi Entrepreneur Aiding Iran in Oil Sanctions Evasion

2026-05-09 12 Dailymotion

The Treasury Department of the United States has imposed sanctions on Iraqi entrepreneur Ali Maarij al-Bahadly for supposedly assisting Iran in avoiding US sanctions and exporting Iranian oil using Iraqi facilities. This action is part of a broader American strategy aimed at disrupting Iran's primary source of income amid the Hormuz crisis. Authorities indicate that further enforcement measures are forthcoming.