Sana'a: The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has announced sanctions against 13 entities, 9 individuals, and 2 assets for violating the United States' crude oil export ban. These sanctions are a response to activities involving the export, re-export, transport, loading, purchase, or sale of U.S. crude oil from U.S. ports, directly or indirectly, including ship-to-ship transfers.

According to Yemen News Agency, the entities, individuals, and assets have been added to the PAYAIS sanctions list. This list targets those facilitating the export of U.S. crude oil, with the sanctions particularly focusing on the energy and maritime shipping sectors. The individuals affected include several chairpersons and executive directors linked to these entities.

The Executive Director of the HOCC emphasized that these measures align with Decision No. (PD-05-25-001), which enforces the U.S. crude oil export ban effective from 17 May 2025. The sanctions are part of a broader strategy to reciprocate actions taken by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which imposed similar sanctions in June, July, and September 2025, despite a ceasefire between the U.S. and Yemen announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oman.

The HOCC declared that it would employ all necessary means to counter actions against Yemen, underlining its commitment to sovereignty and stability. The decision is grounded in Law No. (5) of 1445 AH, which governs classifications of hostile states and entities, and the authority vested in the HOCC by the Sanctions Regulation for Perpetrators of Aggression against Yemen.

The entities designated include major U.S.-based companies such as ExxonMobil Sales and Supply LLC, Chevron Trading LLC, and ConocoPhillips, among others. These companies, along with their leadership, are accused of facilitating the export of millions of barrels of U.S. crude oil, contravening the export ban.

In addition to individuals and entities, two vessels owned by Diamond S Shipping Inc., SEAWAYS SAN SABA and SEAWAYS BRAZOS, have been listed for their involvement in exporting U.S. crude oil from the Port of Houston in July 2025.

The sanctions entail severe restrictions, prohibiting any form of transaction with the listed parties and extending to their associates and related entities. The HOCC has emphasized that these measures aim to induce compliance and behavioral change rather than punishment.

The HOCC retains the authority to delist entities and individuals who demonstrate compliance with the regulations, underscoring its commitment to a positive resolution. Further details on the sanctions and delisting procedures are available on the HOCC's official website.

Sana'a: The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has announced sanctions against 13 entities, 9 individuals, and 2 assets for violating the United States' crude oil export ban. These sanctions are a response to activities involving the export, re-export, transport, loading, purchase, or sale of U.S. crude oil from U.S. ports, directly or indirectly, including ship-to-ship transfers.

According to Yemen News Agency, the entities, individuals, and assets have been added to the PAYAIS sanctions list. This list targets those facilitating the export of U.S. crude oil, with the sanctions particularly focusing on the energy and maritime shipping sectors. The individuals affected include several chairpersons and executive directors linked to these entities.

The Executive Director of the HOCC emphasized that these measures align with Decision No. (PD-05-25-001), which enforces the U.S. crude oil export ban effective from 17 May 2025. The sanctions are part of a broader strategy to reciprocate actions taken by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which imposed similar sanctions in June, July, and September 2025, despite a ceasefire between the U.S. and Yemen announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oman.

The HOCC declared that it would employ all necessary means to counter actions against Yemen, underlining its commitment to sovereignty and stability. The decision is grounded in Law No. (5) of 1445 AH, which governs classifications of hostile states and entities, and the authority vested in the HOCC by the Sanctions Regulation for Perpetrators of Aggression against Yemen.

The entities designated include major U.S.-based companies such as ExxonMobil Sales and Supply LLC, Chevron Trading LLC, and ConocoPhillips, among others. These companies, along with their leadership, are accused of facilitating the export of millions of barrels of U.S. crude oil, contravening the export ban.

In addition to individuals and entities, two vessels owned by Diamond S Shipping Inc., SEAWAYS SAN SABA and SEAWAYS BRAZOS, have been listed for their involvement in exporting U.S. crude oil from the Port of Houston in July 2025.

The sanctions entail severe restrictions, prohibiting any form of transaction with the listed parties and extending to their associates and related entities. The HOCC has emphasized that these measures aim to induce compliance and behavioral change rather than punishment.

The HOCC retains the authority to delist entities and individuals who demonstrate compliance with the regulations, underscoring its commitment to a positive resolution. Further details on the sanctions and delisting procedures are available on the HOCC's official website.