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Dominica Revokes Passport of Iranian Official Amid US Sanctions

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Dominica Revokes Passport of Iranian Official Amid US Sanctions
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit

The government of Dominica has acted swiftly and has deactivated the passport of Iranian Mohammed Hossein Shamkhani following sanctions imposed by the United States government.

The United States has intensified its sanctions against Iran, focusing on a sprawling oil shipping network allegedly overseen by Shamkhani, whose father is a high-ranking advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader.

The Dominican government confirmed that they are in the process of revoking his passport.

The US government reportedly thanks the Dominican government for its swift action in the matter
So what happened?

His passport issued by Dominica, under the alias “Hugo Hayek.” U.S. authorities allege that Shamkhani utilized this document to evade international sanctions and facilitate his travels.

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The U.S. Treasury Department has stated that the passport, obtained through Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, allowed him to bypass scrutiny while executing oil-related transactions.

Announced on July 30, the sanctions encompass 115 designations across 17 different countries. They specifically target 52 vessels, 15 shipping companies, and 53 entities implicated in laundering billions of dollars from Iranian and Russian oil sales, primarily to buyers in China.

U.S. officials have cautioned that any entities engaging in trade with Iranian oil could face exclusion from the American financial system, heightening the stakes for companies involved in this sector.

This story was first published by Antigua News on August 1, 2025: antigua.news/2025/08/01/dominica-revokes-passport-of-iranian-official-amid-us-sanctions. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Shermain Bique-Charles

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Comments (4)

  • Soonsoon August 1, 2025, 4:06 PM

    There are many passports that will be revoked in coming days. Don’t worry. Too many criminals have our passports
    Reply

  • Informed citizen August 1, 2025, 6:22 PM

    The government’s action to revoke a passport sends a clear message: Dominica will not be used as a tool for sanctions evasion or international crime. This is a vital step in rebuilding trust with our international partners.
    Reply

  • Sheesh August 1, 2025, 9:43 PM

    Another one of the Caribbeans biggest joke. These people come with loads of oil money and dangles it in your face. Because you so greedy and like money you blinded by the fact that they are just searching for a cover. Now you revoking passport like a fool. Never had to happen if you had turned him and his oil money down
    Reply

  • Apex Jones August 1, 2025, 10:42 PM

    Wowww a little too late won’t you say
    Reply

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