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The shadow fleet: How Iran keeps its oil flowing despite sanctions and war
Published 6 June 2026 ยท world
Amidst Operation Epic Fury, a clandestine "shadow fleet" of aging tankers is enabling Iran and Russia to bypass sanctions and keep oil flowing. This hidden
Amidst Operation Epic Fury, a clandestine "shadow fleet" of aging tankers is enabling Iran and Russia to bypass sanctions and keep oil flowing. This hidden maritime network, utilizing deceptive tactics like disabled trackers and ship-to-ship transfers, allows sanctioned economies to earn billions, posing a significant challenge to global enforcement efforts and creating environmental risks.
Published: June 6, 2026 โข 3:19 PM IST ยท Updated: June 6, 2026 โข 10:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Amidst Operation Epic Fury, a clandestine "shadow fleet" of aging tankers is enabling Iran and Russia to bypass sanctions and keep oil flowing.
This hidden maritime network, utilizing deceptive tactics like disabled trackers and ship-to-ship transfers, allows sanctioned economies to earn billions, posing a significant challenge to global enforcement efforts and creating environmental risks.