UK targets Iranian oil magnate, four companies with asset freeze

Middle East News
21-08-2025 | 07:42
High views
Share
LBCI
Share
LBCI
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
print
UK targets Iranian oil magnate, four companies with asset freeze
Whatsapp
facebook
Twitter
Messenger
telegram
print
0min
UK targets Iranian oil magnate, four companies with asset freeze

Britain imposed sanctions on one individual and four entities on Wednesday under its Iran sanctions regime, saying they are part of a network that supports Tehran's overseas activities, including in Ukraine and Israel.

The sanctions include an asset freeze on Iranian oil magnate Hossein Shamkhani, and on four companies operating in the shipping, petrochemical and financial sectors, according to a government notice published online.

Britain said the network had facilitated hostile activity by the Iranian government, including efforts to destabilize the UK and other countries.

Some of the companies were cited for acting on behalf of or at the direction of Shamkhani, who is accused of aiding Iran's overseas operations. Shamkhani was also sanctioned by the United States last month.

The sanctions freeze any UK-based assets and bar British individuals and businesses from dealing with the designated parties.


Reuters
 

Middle East News

UK

Target

Iran

Oil

Magnate

Sanctions

Companies

Asset

Freeze

LBCI Next
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, scholars' association says
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
01:01

Hamas says committed to ceasefire agreement, to return all bodies

LBCI
World News
00:19

Saudi Arabia in talks with US for defense pact, FT reports

LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
13:57

Trump threatens to 'go in and kill' Hamas if Gaza killings continue

LBCI
Israel-Gaza War Updates
13:24

Israeli FM says Rafah crossing likely to reopen Sunday

Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
LBCI
World News
00:06

Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' call

LBCI
Lebanon News
14:22

Sources to LBCI: 12,000 Lebanese expatriates registered to vote since October 2

LBCI
Lebanon News
14:05

Foreign Minister urges Lebanese expatriates to register for parliamentary elections before deadline

LBCI
Lebanon News
13:14

USCENTOM: Military leaders meet on disarmament efforts in South Lebanon

Videos
d-none hideMe
LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-10-04

Meet Miss Lebanon 2025 contestants: Video

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-10-03

Series of Israeli airstrikes spark massive fire in southern Lebanon

LBCI
Lebanon News
2025-09-07

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
LBCI
Lebanon News
14:35

Israeli army: Hezbollah cement quarry and 'Green Without Borders' site struck in South Lebanon

LBCI
Lebanon News
14:13

Israel strikes Ansar, Sinai in South Lebanon

LBCI
Lebanon News
09:48

A powerful airstrike hits Bnaafoul in southern Lebanon’s Sidon district

LBCI
Lebanon News
11:35

Israeli army says it struck 'Hezbollah underground infrastructure' in Lebanon

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
12:48

Thirsty for answers: Confusion grows over Tannourine water tests

LBCI
Lebanon News
05:57

PM Salam: Working to convene an international conference to support security forces and reconstruction efforts

LBCI
News Bulletin Reports
13:00

Passport leak scandal: Lebanon probes outrage over Syrian diplomat’s data breach

LBCI
Lebanon News
13:14

USCENTOM: Military leaders meet on disarmament efforts in South Lebanon

Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
Download now the LBCI mobile app
We use
cookies
We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More