Washington, D.C., April 17, 2025 – The U.S. has sanctioned a major Chinese refinery for buying over USD 1 billion worth of Iranian crude oil, violating American sanctions. This action is part of Washington’s push to enforce restrictions on Iran’s oil trade as pressure over its nuclear and regional activities continues.
The U.S. Treasury stated the refinery worked with Iran’s state oil company, breaching international rules. Officials emphasized that the sanctions aim to prevent Iran from bypassing global restrictions, reinforcing the Biden administration’s commitment to penalize entities aiding such trade.
