US sanctions Iran ‘shadow fleet’ it says fuels violent protest crackdown

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US Slaps Sanctions on Iran's "Shadow Fleet" Linked to Repression

In a significant move, the US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on Iran's alleged "shadow fleet", which it claims is used to generate funds for the Iranian government's violent crackdown on protesters. The nine vessels and their respective owners or management firms have been targeted in the latest round of economic penalties.

According to US officials, these vessels collectively transported hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil and petroleum products to foreign markets. It is alleged that revenue from these sales is being diverted to fund regional terrorist proxies, weapons programs, and security services. The Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, described the sanctions as targeting a "critical component" of how Iran generates funds for repression.

The move comes amid widespread reports of human rights abuses in Iran, where at least 3,117 people were killed during the recent crackdown on demonstrations sparked by high living costs. Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that 4,519 were killed, including 4,251 protesters, security personnel, and bystanders.

US President Donald Trump had threatened to strike Iran in response to the killings but later backed down as protests appeared to ebb. However, he announced on Friday that a large naval force was being sent to the region.

The UN Human Rights Council held an emergency session on Iran, with High Commissioner Volker Turk calling for leaders in Tehran to "end their brutal repression". The council voted unanimously for a resolution extending and broadening the mandate of independent investigators gathering information on rights violations in Iran.

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has rejected the legitimacy of the special session and its subsequent resolution.
 
I'm getting super frustrated with all this! Like, can't we just talk about human rights without making things worse? Sanctions are one thing, but it feels like we're just adding fuel to the fire 🚒. I mean, think about it, they're already hurting the people of Iran with their crackdowns and now we're hitting them economically too? It's just not fair, you know?

And what's up with all these threats from Trump? Like, one minute he's gonna strike, the next he's backing down... it's so unpredictable 🤯. And what about those naval forces? Are they really gonna send them to Iran? That's just gonna escalate things even more 💥.

I wish people would take a step back and think about the human cost of all this. Like, we're talking about real lives here, not just some abstract concept of "regional terrorist proxies" 🤔. Can't we try to find a way to resolve this peacefully? 🤞
 
Omg, this is so messed up! 🤯 The US is like "oh we're gonna sanction Iran's ships" but they should be focusing on solving the human rights situation in that country instead of playing politics with their economy 💸. I mean, come on, 4,519 people lost their lives and now they get sanctions? It feels like the world is moving super slow 🕰️.

And what's up with Trump threatening to strike Iran but then backing down? Like, doesn't he care about human lives at all? 🤷‍♂️ I guess it's just politics as usual. But let's be real, this sanctions thing won't change much and will only hurt innocent people 💔.

I feel like the international community should be doing more to support Iran's human rights activists and victims of repression instead of just sanctioning their economy 🌎. It's time for some real action! ⚡️
 
🤔 This latest move by the US feels like a step in the right direction, but also raises questions about the effectiveness of economic sanctions in curbing Iranian government's repression. I mean, we all know that Iran's shadow fleet has been instrumental in generating funds for the regime's violent crackdowns, and by targeting it with these new sanctions, the US is attempting to disrupt a key revenue stream.

However, one can't help but wonder whether this move will be enough to bring about meaningful change. Has the US considered the potential blowback from further entrenching itself in the region? Not to mention the fact that Iran has been increasingly defiant of international pressure, rejecting the legitimacy of the special session at the UN Human Rights Council.

It's also worth noting that the human cost of this repression continues to mount, with thousands of civilians killed and many more injured or arrested. The international community needs to do more than just impose sanctions; we need to hold leaders accountable for their actions and support those who are fighting for human rights and justice in Iran. 💔
 
This is getting crazy 🚨💸 I'm not sure how much more of this I can take, you know? So, US slaps sanctions on Iran's "shadow fleet" and it's all about stopping them from funding their violent crackdowns... sounds simple enough, but the numbers are wild - like 3,117 people killed in protests and they're blaming these ships for generating that cash 💸. Newsflash: just because we can track the money doesn't mean we own the problem 🤷‍♂️. And what's with all these "critical components" of their repressive system? Can't they just, like, let people live or something? 😔
 
🤞 this is like, so frustrating but also kinda awesome that the US is taking action against Iran's shadow fleet lol it's like they're finally holding them accountable for all those human rights abuses 🚫💔 at least now we can see some progress being made 💪 I feel bad for those people who were killed during the protests in Iran, it was like a senseless nightmare 😴 and yeah US President Trump had that huge naval force coming to Iran but thankfully he didn't do anything drastic like striking them 🙏
 
I'm still thinking about those sanctions... like, what's the point? 🤔 We're just going to keep giving Iran a lot of money to spend on oil and stuff, but can't we also help them figure out how to deal with their own people? I mean, 4,519 killed is a whole lotta bodies... 😱 And it's not like they're getting any less repressive just 'cause we slap some sanctions at 'em. It feels like we're just piling on. 🤯
 
🚨💰 This is so messed up! I mean, who can justify sanctioning a whole "shadow fleet" just because they're allegedly being used to fund repression? It's like we're piling on more pressure and making it harder for regular people in Iran to access basic necessities. And what's with the double standards? We're always talking about how great our sanctions are, but when it comes down to it, they mostly hurt innocent civilians like those protesting at home.

I get that Iran has some serious human rights issues, but we need to be careful not to make things worse. Maybe instead of slapping sanctions, we should try supporting organizations that can help address the root causes of these problems? 🤔💡
 
💡 "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." 😬 Sanctions are just one step, but it's gotta be a collective effort to bring about real change in Iran!
 
I think this is crazy what's going on with Iran 🤯. Like, they're already dealing with huge human rights issues and now the US is slapping sanctions on their ships? It just makes it harder for them to survive financially, but I guess that was the idea all along 💸. The thing is, we don't really know what's going on behind closed doors in Iran, so it's hard to say who's really at fault here 🤔. As long as innocent people keep getting hurt, no one should be happy with this situation 😕. I feel bad for the Iranian people, they must be living in a really tough time right now 🌎.
 
OMG, this is getting serious!!! 🚨💥 I'm all about standing up against oppression and human rights abuses, and it seems like the US is taking a bold stance on Iran's "shadow fleet". I mean, 3,117+ people killed? That's just devastating 🤯. It's great to see the UN stepping in and demanding justice from the Iranian government.

But what's really got me worried is that Trump is still sending a naval force to the region... like, isn't that just setting up for another conflict? 🚢😬 I don't think we should be escalating tensions without making sure we're prepared for a peaceful resolution. We need to keep putting pressure on Iran but also keeping our cool and looking for diplomatic solutions.

And can we talk about how infuriating it is that the Iranian ambassador is rejecting the legitimacy of the special session? Like, come on, don't they care that their government's actions are being held accountable? 🙄 It's time for them to take responsibility and start making changes.
 
🚨 just heard about these new sanctions on Iran's "shadow fleet" 🚣‍♀️ and gotta say, it's a major move by the US 🇺🇸... but is it really targeting just the repsressive government 🤔? seems like they're also going after ordinary people who are just trying to make ends meet 📉 i mean, how many protests does one country need before something changes 🗣️? and btw, what's up with all these sanctions? don't they know that can just drive the economy underground 🤑?
 
OMG, like I'm so down with these new sanctions 🙌! It's about time someone took a stand against those human rights abuses in Iran 😩. I mean, 3,117 people killed? That's just heartbreaking 💔. And now they're trying to divert funds from Iranian oil sales to fund regional terrorist proxies and whatnot... that's just not cool 🤢.

I'm glad the US is taking action, but can we also get some support from other countries on this one? Like, it's time for the international community to come together and demand change 💪. And can't we also talk about the fact that Iran has been dealing with economic issues for years and this crackdown just makes things worse 🤦‍♀️.

Anyways, I'm keeping an eye on this situation and will be following updates from Human Rights Activists News Agency 👀. Hope they get some real change happening soon 💕.
 
OMG, this is crazy! 🤯 US is slapping sanctions on Iran's "shadow fleet" which I guess is like their secret ships that bring in cash for them to oppress people? 💸 It's so harsh, over 3000 ppl got killed in protests and now they're just gonna make it harder for them to get money. 😢 I feel bad for the Iranian ppl who are already struggling with high living costs. 🤕
 
idk why US always gotta be so harsh with Iran 🤷‍♂️ but like, those people got to suffer for their govt's actions lol. can we just focus on finding a peaceful solution for iran instead? all this sanctions & threats are just gonna lead to more suffering and more hate 🙅‍♂️
 
🤯 I'm so done with this US-Iran drama! Sanctions are just going to make Iran richer, right? They'll just find new ways to profit off their "shadow fleet". Like, what's next? Is the US just going to keep throwing money at a never-ending cycle of retaliation and violence? 😩 And what about all those innocent people killed in the protests? 3,117 is just a number, but it's a number that represents real human beings who lost their lives. 🙏 I don't know what the solution is, but just imposing sanctions isn't going to fix anything...
 
I'm so worried about these sanctions, dude! 🤕 It's like, they're just gonna push more people into poverty and desperation. I mean, I know the US is trying to stop Iran's repression and all, but this is like a big mess. I don't think it's solving anything, you know? We should be supporting countries that are actually helping each other out instead of just imposing sanctions all the time.

And what about all those innocent people who got killed in those protests? 🤕 They were just trying to make a living and have some freedom. It's like, where is the justice for them? I'm not saying the US should let Iran get away with everything it's doing, but we gotta think about the consequences of our actions.

I mean, what if this sanctions thing pushes Iran even more towards the Middle East? We don't need that kind of drama. Can't we just try to find a way to resolve conflicts peacefully and support human rights instead? 🤷‍♂️
 
🤔 Sanctions won't really make a difference, right? It's like putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The US is just trying to flex its muscles, show Iran who's boss... 🕷️ Newsflash: we've been down this road before and it never ends well for anyone involved. I mean, what about the people of Iran? Don't they deserve better than to be treated like pawns in a game of geopolitics? 🤝 The UN should be doing more, like, setting real consequences for human rights abuses. 💪
 
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