US sanctions a dozen Iran-trading LPG and oil tankers ahead of nuclear talks
- Six tankers and six LPG carriers designated along with affiliated companies
- Crackdown on LPG shadow fleet continues: more than half of Iran-trading gas carriers by dwt are now sanctioned
- Move comes ahead of more US-Iran talks, scheduled for Thursday
The US sanctioned a dozen ‘shadow fleet’ vessels on Wednesday, with crucial nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran slated for the following day amid the massive US military buildup in the Middle East
