<h1>US sanctions on Indian entities involved in Iranian petroleum sales target networks funding regional proxy groups and weapons procurement.</h1> Executive branch designations target entities, individuals, vessels, and aircraft involved in the sale, transport, and marketing of Iranian petroleum and petroleum products; identified revenue from that trade funds regional proxy groups and weapons procurement. Treasury added named Indian nationals and companies to the Specially Designated Nationals list and the State Department designated a broader international network, citing counterterrorism provisions and the objective of denying the Iranian regime resources through a maximum pressure policy aimed at maritime service providers and petroleum traders.