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US sanctions Indian firms, individuals as Iran oil crackdown widens

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What happened

On Thursday, the United States targeted two Mumbai-based companies over their alleged oil trade involvement with Iran.

The sanctions affected five Indian nationals connected to SSPL Solutions Private Limited and Samudra Marine Services Private Limited.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:50:14 UTC.

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