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Iranian oil tankers reroute to Pakistan amid US blockade

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Two oil tankers, the Rani and the Amil, carrying approximately 1 million barrels of Iranian crude, have altered their destination to Karachi, Pakistan, amidst a renewed US naval blockade on Iranian shipping. While unlikely to discharge their cargo due to sanctions risks, the vessels may be using Pakistani waters to wait or transfer their oil to other ships. This tactic has been observed before, with tankers previously idling near Karachi to remain close to the Persian Gulf. AI

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Iranian oil tankers reroute to Pakistan amid US blockade

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Tankers with Iranian oil look to Pakistan for safe harbour as US blockade takes effect

    Two tankers carrying Iranian oil are signalling Pakistan as their destination – an unusual move that may be an indication they are seeking a safe place to wait as the US blockade takes effect. The Rani and the Amil, which are carrying a combined 1 million barrels of crude, switch…

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