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OFAC
Every Vessel Hunter story on OFAC: 6 stories, from 21 August 2026 to 20 September 2026. Newest: "US Sanctions the Crypto Exchange Behind Iran's Hormuz Transit Fees". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
US Sanctions the Crypto Exchange Behind Iran's Hormuz Transit Fees
OFAC has sanctioned BitBank, the cryptocurrency exchange used to process payments to the IRGC-linked HormuzSafe scheme that charges commercial vessels for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Sanctioned Container Ship Reaches Iranian Port Despite US Blockade
An Iranian-affiliated container ship under US Treasury sanctions has reached an Iranian port despite the naval blockade, hours after Washington announced a new phase of economic pressure on Tehran.
US Treasury Sets Cure Period Before Iran Banking Sanctions
Washington has signalled secondary sanctions on foreign banks working with five Iranian sectors including shipping, but is allowing a cure period for self-correction.
Iran Blacklists 45 Ships as OFAC Warns Against Hormuz Compliance
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority has published a 45-ship non-compliance list, while Washington warns that even responding to its requests can trigger sanctions.
Sanctioned Singapore Container Line SeaLead Ceases Trading
Singapore container carrier SeaLead has gone into voluntary liquidation following its designation by US authorities over alleged Iranian links.
US targets Mexican cartel fuel smuggling
The US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities tied to a cartel-linked fuel smuggling network that uses shadow-fleet vessels and falsified customs documents to move illicit fuel between the US and Mexico.
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