Syrian businessman assassinated in July was linked to Iranian oil sales
Israel recently unveiled sanctions against 18 tankers facilitating Iranian oil sales that officials said were linked to US-sanctioned Muhammad Bara’a al-Qaterji
Israeli officials say al-Qaterji was linked to Iranian oil sales and was operating in support of the IRGC-Qods Force and Hezbollah through several of his businesses. His assassination in July suggests Israel is broadening its targets in Syria and Lebanon beyond militants and terrorist operatives