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Iran uses disguised tankers to evade US oil blockade in $800M smuggling scheme

Iran is using sanctioned tankers disguised as Iraqi ships to smuggle $800 million in oil past the US naval blockade, as Trump tightens pressure on Tehran.

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Friday, 1 May 2026 at 23:39 UTC

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Iran is using sanctioned tankers disguised as Iraqi ships to smuggle $800 million in oil past the US naval blockade, as Trump tightens pressure on Tehran.

e/eineurope · topic · T-17583cycle Friday, 1 May 2026 at 23:39 UTC · first reported 29 Apr