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Three Tankers Enter Waters Near Iran Despite U.S. Navy Presence
Three cargo-empty, U.S.-sanctioned tankers recently passed through a U.S. Navy blockade line and entered the area. One tanker briefly turned off its AIS signal, one flies the Russian flag, and one stayed close to the Omani coast.
May 17, 1:22 PM·1m read1 source
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U.S. Navy blockade line and entered the area. One tanker briefly turned off its AIS signal, one flies the Russian flag, and one stayed close to the Omani coast. 9 million barrels of Iranian oil. @TankerTrackers reported the movements in recent days.
One tanker briefly turned off its AIS signal while passing the blockade line. A third tanker stayed close to the Omani coastline. The tankers entered the area while empty of cargo. @TankerTrackers stated that the three tankers can lift 1. Such movements allow additional time for negotiations involving Tehran.
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