Achi news desk-
US President Joe Biden. (File photo)
America has now taken major action amid the growing tensions between Iran and Israel. The US has banned more than a dozen companies, people and ships on charges of illegal trade and transfer of drones on behalf of the Iranian military. 3 Indian companies are also included in the list of banned companies imposed by America. According to the agency, the US Treasury Department said these companies, individuals and vessels played a central role in facilitating and financing the secret sale of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
A ban was imposed on 3 Indian companies
Sahara Thunder of India has been identified as the lead company in this regard, overseeing Iran’s commercial activities in support of these efforts. The three Indian companies banned for supporting Sahara Thunder are Zen Shipping, Port India Private Limited and Sea Art Ship Management Private Limited.
What is the claim?
According to the Russian and Venezuelan ministries of finance, the Iranian military unit Sahara Thunder operates a large shipping network involved in the sale and delivery of Iranian goods to the People’s Republic of China, to several jurisdictions, on behalf of Iran’s Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces. logistics. According to news agency PTI, Sahara Thunder is also said to have signed time charter contracts with India’s Zen Shipping and Port India Pvt Ltd for the Cook Islands flagship CHEM (IMO 9240914). It is managed and operated by UAE-based Safe Seas Ship Management FZE.
What work do companies do?
According to the Ministry of Finance, Sahara Thunder used CHEM for several shipments of goods from 2022. Arsang Safe Trading, based in Iran, provided ship management services to support several shipments related to Sahara Thunder, including CHEM.
According to the Ministry of Finance, Iran’s Crown Agency in Asia Maritime served as a port agent in Port Abbas, Iran, and supported several Sahara Thunder shipments. India’s Sea Art Ship Management (OPC) Private Limited and UAE-based Trans Gulf Agency LLC have partnered to provide ship management services in support of Sahara Thunder. Coral Trading EST from the United Arab Emirates and Iran purchased Iranian goods from Sahara Thunder.
