The US announced new sanctions against Iran's shadow fleet.

In the statement made by the Ministry, it was reported that the law firm "Karnakis and Karnakis," based in Panama and Greece, has been added to the sanctions list within the scope of the "Economic Exclusion Operation." The statement indicated that the law firm has been indirectly contributing to the ability to generate revenue to finance Tehran's military, weapons, and nuclear programs by supporting the maritime transport activities considered "illegal" by Iran for many years. In the statement, it was reported that shipping agencies based in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that directly assist Iran's shadow fleet operations have also been added to the sanctions list, and the tanker fleet that is said to provide a significant amount of revenue to the Iranian regime has been targeted. In the statement, it was noted that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), attached to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has used its administrative subpoena power for the first time in connection with an investigation into the potential relations of a Greek bank with agents connected to Iran and Iran. In the Ministry's statement, it was noted that FinCEN has issued multiple information requests regarding the relations of banks with Iranian financial institutions subject to sanctions. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who provided his views in the statement, said, "Whether you are conducting illegal oil transfers at sea or operating in a law firm office, if you are supporting the Iranian regime, we will find you and impose sanctions." Bessent evaluated that those who help Iran have to make a choice, saying, "Either you are with us or against us. We know who you are and what you do, and we will continue to take action." Furthermore, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), attached to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued a general license valid until November 20 for the termination of transactions related to the law firm Karnakis and Karnakis on the sanctions list and entities in which they hold at least fifty percent directly or indirectly. The Ministry also granted temporary permission for certain transactions related to specific persons, entities, and vessels on the sanctions list with a separate general license. This included permission until November 20 to terminate current financial transactions, allow vessels to safely dock and depart, ensure the safety of the crew, carry out emergency repairs and protect the environment, and for the delivery and unloading of certain cargo.