US seeks forfeiture of $47m in Iranian oil proceeds linked to IRGC

The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.
The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.

The US Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize $47 million in proceeds from the sale of nearly one million barrels of Iranian oil, alleging the funds benefited the IRGC and its Qods Force, both designated as terrorist organizations.