Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei slammed on Thursday the new sanctions imposed on the Iranian oil trade, stating that they are "clear evidence of the hostility of American decision-makers towards Iranians." He said that Washington's "unilateral behavior and illegal and coercive means to advance its illegitimate goals" are in breach of international law.
Yesterday, the US sanctioned 20 entities for their involvement in the trade of Iranian oil and related products, including a terminal operator, vessel management companies, and wholesale buyers in several countries.