It is important to mention that the controversy comes at a time when the economic activities of Shamkhani’s family, including his brother and son-in-law, are under scrutiny. The impounded container vessel belongs to ‘Admiral Shipping Company’, owned by the security official’s sons, Hassan and Hossein Shamkhani. The recent incident has led to critics quipping that the continuation of the United States’ sanctions is apparently good for the Shamkhani family’s business interests, International reported.
