Iran Uses Iraqi‑Flagged Tankers to Evade Hormuz Blockade, $800 M Scheme
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Iran has reportedly been running an $800 million oil smuggling operation by disguising tankers as Iraqi vessels to slip past the U.S.‑led blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to reports, the scheme involves Iranian-owned tankers that are painted and registered to appear as Iraqi ships, allowing them to avoid detection by naval patrols and surveillance drones. The operation is said to have moved a significant volume of oil through the strategically vital waterway.
The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region as the United States and its allies maintain a naval presence to enforce sanctions and protect shipping lanes in the Gulf.
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