There have been a number of international sanctions against Iran imposed by a number of countries, especially the United States, and international entities. From Wikipedia
The latest measures under the Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign aim to cut Iran's oil revenue by sanctioning Chinese entities, vessels, and refineries linked to illicit oil trade.
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