U.S. seeks to seize $61 million linked to alleged Iranian oil sales
The United States is seeking to seize $61 million in cryptocurrency it says represents proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers. U.S. officials also allege that Iran uses black-market oil revenue to fund its military.
The action escalates sanctions enforcement against Iran and could increase pressure on Chinese-linked financial and trade channels.
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