KUALA LUMPUR: A US treasury official warned of environmental risks from illicit transfers of Iranian oil off Malaysia, news portal Malaysiakini reported on Thursday (May 9), as the United States narrows its focus
An Iran ian flag is seen behind a model of an oil pump jack on Oct 9, 2023. , news portal Malaysia kini reported on Thursday , as the United States narrows its focus on financing for militant groups routed through Southeast Asia.
Brian Nelson, the US Treasury undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, said one of the main ways Iran raised money was through the sale of illicit oil to buyers in East Asia, Malaysiakini reported. The US Treasury has also seen an uptick in attempts by Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, to raise and move money in Southeast Asia, Nelson added.
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