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A Chinese tech firm, TrustAsia, issued a digital certificate to Iran’s sanctioned Persian Gulf Straits Authority, temporarily restoring secure online access for vessel traffic and toll collection—despite U.S. sanctions. Experts warn that even automated services to sanctioned entities can trigger U.S. penalties, as any form of assistance, regardless of scale or automation, is legally risky. TrustAsia, caught in the crosshairs, confirmed the certificate was issued via an automated system that doesn’t verify sanctions status, then revoked it and added the domain to its restricted list as a precaution. This incident underscores how global tech companies face escalating geopolitical and legal exposure when serving sanctioned actors, especially under U.S. scrutiny.

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