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US Sanctions Law Firm Aiding Iran's Oil Smuggling Networks
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the law firm Karnakis & Karnakis, based in Greece and Panama, for allegedly aiding Iranian shipping networks in smuggling oil. The firm is accused of creating shell companies to hide shipowners, with funds reportedly supporting Iran's Quds Force and the Houthis.
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- 01US Treasury sanctioned Karnakis & Karnakis law firm for aiding Iran's oil smuggling.
- 02The firm allegedly used shell companies to hide shipowners and benefit Iran's Quds Force.
- 03Sanctions aim to pressure Iran by targeting financial support networks.
- 04A Greek bank is under investigation for potential ties to Iran.
- 05Six other European banks are being questioned about their Iran connections.
Separately, a Greek bank is under investigation for possible ties to Iran, with further inquiries sent to six other European banks.
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