In 2008, Treasury exposed the alarming involvement of Iran’s national maritime carrier in Iran’s illicit procurement activities. The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) had placed its international network of ships and hubs into the service of the Iranian military, particularly the arm of its military overseeing ballistic missile development. We imposed sanctions on IRISL, its corporate network, and its fleet, prohibiting U.S. persons from dealing with the company. Since then, the international community has followed suit, imposing a widening array of powerful sanctions against this dangerous carrier.
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