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US mulls sanctions against global network it says ships Iranian oil


WASHINGTON — The United States is considering sanctions that would target a United Arab Emirates-based businessman and a network of companies suspected of helping export Iranian oil, part of a broader effort to step up the diplomatic pressure on Tehran as US officials strive to reach a deal on Iran. nuclear program.

According to company documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, shipping data and people knowledgeable about the matter. By passing the oil mixture off as Iraqi, those involved can avoid Western sanctions targeting Iranian oil.

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