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sanctioned

[sangk-shuhnd] / ˈsæŋk ʃənd /


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But the Rich Starry, which was sanctioned by the Treasury Department for carrying Iranian products, shows the complexity of identifying which ships could be carrying goods from Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It is sanctioned by the US for Iran-related trade and many of its past trips to the Gulf had been to Iran, picking up Iranian bitumen and asphalt to ship to Asia.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The Rich Starry is listed by the United States' Office of Foreign Assets Control as being sanctioned for its ties to Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Ali Akbar Ahmadian, a veteran security official, was sanctioned in 2023 by Canada for his role in Tehran’s drone program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Of course, I've never been on a train, as travel between the districts is forbidden except for officially sanctioned duties.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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