Event Brief
Iran uses ship-to-ship oil transfers to evade US sanctions
Filed: May 28, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: Iran is reportedly avoiding US sanctions through ship-to-ship transfers of oil to its shadow fleet tankers.
WHO: Iran’s shadow fleet
WHAT: Ship-to-ship transfers of oil to tankers in Iran’s shadow fleet, which may obscure ownership and switch flags.
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 7:47 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To avoid US sanctions on Iranian oil shipments.
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