In the aftermath of Iran’s unprecedented October 1 ballistic missile attack against Israel, Washington made it clear that Iran would face consequences for its actions. To that end, the U.S. Government announced new actions on October 11 to further disrupt the flow of revenue the Iranian regime generates to fund its nuclear program and missile development, support terrorist proxies and partners, and perpetuate conflict throughout the Middle East.
https://www.neglobal.eu/u-s-expands-targeted-sanctions-on-iranian-petroleum-and-petrochemical-sectors
(NE Global News Service, October 14, 2024)