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US sanctions four Indian firms under 'Economic Outcast' for Iran oil and petrochemical trade links

The United States has sanctioned four Indian companies—Sadashiva Overseas, PP Softtech, Prakrutees Infra, and one unnamed firm—for their involvement in Iran's oil and petrochemical trade. The move aims to cut off Tehran's revenue streams. The sanctions were announced on August 25, 2026.

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Indian companies involved in Iran's oil trade, according to the Times of India. Sadashiva Overseas and PP Softtech are specifically linked to the import of significant quantities of Iranian petroleum products. Prakrutees Infra is reported to have participated in similar transactions from May 2023 to February 2026. The sanctions are part of the U.S. 'Economic Outcast' initiative, which targets entities engaged in trade with Iran. The Times of India reported the sanctions, while WION provided a headline but no additional details.

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IndependentWIONAug 25, 04:15 PM
US sanctions four Indian companies over Iran oil trade under Operation Economic Outcast: Who are they and why were they targeted? - WION

US sanctions four Indian companies over Iran oil trade under Operation Economic Outcast: Who are they and why were they targeted?  WION

IndependentTimes of IndiaAug 25, 02:43 PM
US sanctions 4 Indian firms under ‘Economic Outcast’ over Iran oil and petrochemical trade links

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Indian companies involved in Iran's oil trade, aiming to disrupt Tehran's global revenue streams. Among those targeted, Sadashiva Overseas and PP Softtech have been linked to the import of significant quantities of Iranian petroleum products. Additionally, Prakrutees Infra participated in similar transactions from May 2023 to February 2026, highlighting the ongoing US efforts against Iran's illicit economic activities.