United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has reported that Iranian tankers are circumventing a U.S. naval blockade to deliver liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to China. The investigation highlighted the SOGL, which allegedly transported 500,000 barrels of LPG from Iran to a Malaysian anchorage before heading to China. UANI noted that the EOPL anchorage is a critical hub for these operations, allowing tankers to evade U.S. restrictions. The U.S. blockade, reinstated in July, aims to limit Iranian oil exports, but some smaller tankers have still managed to breach it.
Key facts
- UANI identified nine tankers evading U.S. restrictions since July.
- The SOGL allegedly carried 500,000 barrels of LPG from Iran to Malaysia.
- The U.S. blockade was first imposed in April and reinstated in July.
- The EOPL anchorage is about 70 kilometers from Malaysia's coastline.
- The SOGL was added to the U.S. sanctions list on October 8.
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