The United States has announced new sanctions against Iran aimed at curbing the country’s oil exports. According to the report, Washington imposed restrictions on 14 ships, 15 Iranian companies, and two individuals. The U.S. State Department stated that President Donald Trump remains committed to halting Iran’s oil and petrochemical exports. The sanctions also prohibit any transactions involving the 14 vessels, which include ships from Turkey, India, and the United Arab Emirates.

The State Department explained that these measures are part of broader efforts to prevent other countries from purchasing Iranian oil, a policy that has continued since Trump’s first administration. The sanctions are intended to tighten pressure on Tehran’s energy sector and limit its international trade.

In a related development, representatives from the United States and Iran met in Muscat, Oman, on Friday to discuss ways to ease ongoing tensions. The Iranian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the U.S. side included Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, presidential adviser Jared Kushner, and U.S. Central Command chief Brad Cooper.