WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday issued new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports, including against a China-based "teapot" oil refinery, as President Donald Trump ...

WASHINGTON - The United States on Wednesday issued new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports, including against a China-based "teapot" oil refinery, as President Donald Trump's administration ...

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Among the targets is a small independent oil refinery based in China, known in the energy sector as a "teapot" refinery. The US Department of the Treasury stated that these measures are intended ...

Moreover, stranded Russian Arctic cargoes are now targeting Chinese teapot buyers via ship-to-ship (STS) transfers using the dark fleet, Vortexa noted.

The United States is today sanctioning Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co., Ltd, a China-based independent “teapot” refinery, for purchasing more than a billion dollars’ worth of Iranian crude oil.

Sanctions issued by Trump's administration on Wednesday, including against a China-based "teapot" oil refinery, ramp up pressure on Tehran amid talks on the country's nuclear programme.

Sanctions issued by Trump’s administration on Wednesday, including against a China-based “teapot” oil refinery, ramp up pressure on Tehran amid talks on the country’s nuclear programme. “Teapot” is an ...