In a social media post, it was stated that financial institutions worldwide are being warned of Washington's determination to also impose secondary sanctions on those who continue to support Iranian activities. "The Department is aggressively enforcing economic pressure, maintaining maximum pressure on Iran. Financial institutions should be aware that we are using the full range of available tools and authorities, and we are prepared to impose secondary sanctions against foreign financial institutions that continue to support Iran's activities," the Department stated. It was also announced that the temporary permit allowing the sale of Iranian oil currently on tankers at sea will soon expire and will not be extended. "The authorization that temporarily allows the sale of Iranian oil already at sea expires in a few days and will not be renewed," the statement adds.