Overview

• Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his LPG shipping network were sanctioned for exporting hundreds of millions of dollars in petroleum products, generating revenue for Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
• The sanctions, issued under Executive Order 13902, also block U.S.-based assets and prohibit transactions without OFAC approval.
• The network reportedly sought to evade sanctions by exporting thousands of shipments, including an attempt to load LPG off the coast of Houston, Texas, in 2024.
• Revenue from these operations funds Iran’s support for proxy groups, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas, alongside its advanced weapons programs.
• The announcement comes as U.S. and Iranian negotiators report significant progress toward a nuclear deal framework, underscoring the dual approach of diplomacy and economic pressure.