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Iran war: Trump says US seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship
Iran war live: Tehran slams US ‘piracy’ after ship seizure, vows response (aljazeera); Middle East war live: Iran vows response after US destroyer fires on cargo ship (france24)
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HR1422 · 119th Congress
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
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This story is about Iran Responds to US Seizure of Cargo Ship. This bill would require sanctions on foreign persons involved in Iran energy-related logistical transactions/sanctions evasion.
If passed, it would:
- Require sanctions on foreign persons (including banks, insurers, and flag registries) involved in Iran energy-related • Expand U.S. leverage over the enabling services that make Iran-linked shipments possible (financing/insurance/flagging.
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