Smugglers Use Iraqi Disguise to Evade US-Imposed Oil Blockade on Iran's $800M Tankers
Sanctioned tankers disguised as Iraqi vessels are moving hundreds of millions of dollars in Iranian crude through the Strait of Hormuz despite a US port blockade aimed at squeezing Iran's oil lifeline, according to reports. The operation, valued at $800 million, allegedly evades detection by posing as Iraqi ships.
Iran's sanctioned tankers disguised as Iraqi vessels are moving hundreds of millions of dollars in Iranian crude through the port of Basra despite a US-led blockade aimed at squeezing Tehran's oil lifeline. The $800M smuggling scheme involves using tankers posing as Iraqi ships to evade detection and tap into the strategic oil terminal. The move undermines the effectiveness of the blockade, which was tightened by President Donald Trump in an effort to pressure Iran into new nuclear deal concessions. The operation highlights the complexity and adaptability of Iranian efforts to circumvent international sanctions.
