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Iran Uses Ship-to-Ship Transfers to Bypass Hormuz Blockade

Iran is reportedly using ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman to circumvent the American blockade, with small tankers loading oil onto larger vessels beyond missile range. This marks an adaptation in Iranian oil export tactics, potentially undermining the effectiveness of US sanctions. The development signals continued resilience in Iranian oil flows despite heightened maritime tensions.

Al Jazeera ARabout 6 hours agoIR, US, OMCredibility 46%View source

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Mosaic Score9.0
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.5

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Strait of HormuzGulf of Oman

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