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Illustrative: Oil tanker. Credit: Weeksymate/Pixabay.
US Treasury imposes first new Iran sanctions since return to ‘maximum pressure’
Washington "will not tolerate Iran’s destructive and destabilizing behavior," the State Department spokeswoman said.
Andrew Bernard
Feb. 7, 2025
Large tankers loading at Kharg Island Terminal, offshore in the Persian Gulf. Credit: National Iranian Oil Company via Wikimedia Commons.
Email hack reveals Iranian oil smuggling tactics, per report
The leak opens a window onto Iran’s more than $50 billion annual petroleum exports, most of which ends up in China.
Andrew Bernard
Jan. 7, 2025
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Oct. 1, 2024. Credit: Oliver Contreras/White House.
US slaps sanctions on Iran’s ‘ghost fleet’ oil-tanker network
“These measures will help further deny Iran financial resources used to support its missile programs and provide support for terrorist groups that threaten the United States, its allies and partners,” U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
Andrew Bernard
Oct. 11, 2024
A screen capture of video footage that Houthi terrorists released of the Greek tanker Sounion ablaze on Aug. 23, 2024. Source: Houthi footage via YouTube/Associated Press.
Houthis ‘mock’ US with video of tanker ablaze
Washington is "gravely concerned," the U.S. State Department said.
Aug. 24, 2024
The Israeli-linked “Mercer Street” oil tanker, struck by what U.S. experts say was an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on July 29, 2021. Credit: Johan Victor/MarineTraffic.
Iran should be made to pay the price
Though broadcasting weakness, Tehran’s attack on an Israeli-linked vessel was a severe act of terrorism, undermining global freedom of navigation in a strategically vital region.
Eliezer Marom
Feb. 20, 2023
Oil Tanker Pacific Zircon. Credit: VesselFinder.com.
US CENTCOM confirms: Iran behind drone strike on oil tanker off Oman
An examination of debris from the attack indicates that an Iranian Shahed-series drone was used, according to the U.S. military.
Nov. 17, 2022
Oil Tanker Pacific Zircon. Credit: VesselFinder.com.
Armed drone hits oil tanker operated by Israeli-owned firm near Oman
The Pacific Zircon was “struck by a projectile” around 150 miles off the coast of Oman, says Eastern Pacific Shipping, which is owned by Israeli magnate Idan Ofer.
Nov. 16, 2022
The Iranian oil tanker “Sabiti” traveling along the Red Sea on Oct. 11, 2019. Credit: SHANA, the official news agency of the Iranian Oil Ministry.
Israel said to be considering allowing Iranian oil to reach Syria
The move is part of the U.S. administration’s efforts to entice Iran back to the negotiating table, but requires Israeli cooperation, Israeli media reports.
June 28, 2022
An aerial view of the southern Israeli city of Eilat, Oct. 21, 2015. Photo by Moshe Shai/Flash90.
UAE reportedly looks elsewhere as Israel hesitates over pipeline deal
The main argument against the deal is that it would lead to a sharp rise in the number of oil tankers visiting the Gulf of Eilat, creating a threat to Israel’s coral reefs in the event of a spill.
David Isaac
Nov. 8, 2021