US imposes sanctions on 60 entities linked to Iran, warns global partners on trade compliance

The US has sanctioned 60 entities across multiple jurisdictions, including China and Hong Kong, to intensify economic pressure on Iran following the failure of diplomatic and military efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The administration is demanding that international partners sever commercial ties with Tehran, signaling a shift toward secondary sanctions enforcement. It remains uncertain how effectively these measures will be implemented given the existing reliance of some nations on Iranian energy and trade.