The Trump administration has expanded its campaign against Iran's efforts to control commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sanctioning two organizations that Treasury says were created to provide maritime services in the region. The sanctions target the Iranian government's attempts to establish a network of maritime services that could be used to disrupt international shipping.
The sanctioned organizations, which have not been previously identified, are allegedly involved in providing services such as vessel tracking and ship management to Iranian vessels. The Treasury Department has accused the organizations of being part of a broader effort by Iran to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is a major route for global oil exports.