The US Treasury imposes new Iran-related sanctions targeting a Greek-Panama law firm and participants in Iran’s shipping activities. The Treasury says the firm, Karnakis & Karnakis, has provided legal assistance linked to Iranian shipping networks for years, including support connected to Iran’s “shadow fleet,” which is associated with efforts to move restricted goods.
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) also issues an administrative subpoena to advance an investigation into a Greek bank’s alleged ties to Iran. In addition, FinCEN sends requests for information to multiple European banks regarding relationships with Iranian financial institutions under US sanctions. Coverage focuses on the legal-services and maritime-service role in enabling the listed networks and entities, with outlets largely aligning on the main targets.
Differences in emphasis are mainly about who is highlighted: some lead with the law firm and shipping linkage, while others broaden the framing to include multiple vessel and shipping-operator targets. The number and categories of targets are described consistently as individuals, entities, and vessels, though specific counts appear only in some coverage.
