The United States sanctioned Wednesday five Iranian ship captains who delivered oil to Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure against President
who delivered oil to Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure against President Nicolas Maduro, whose government it considers illegitimate.
"Mariners who do business with Iran and Venezuela will face consequences from the United States of America," Pompeo said. "As a result of today's sanctions, these captains' assets will be blocked. Their careers and prospects will suffer from this designation," Pompeo said.
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