Fox News, citing the advocacy group UANI, reported that at least 9 Iranian oil or LPG tankers have slipped past the US naval blockade reimposed in July 2026. One example is the tanker SOGL, which left Asaluyeh in late August 2026 carrying about 500,000 barrels of LPG, refuelled near Malaysia and delivered its cargo to Qinzhou in China. According to UANI, smaller tankers in the shadow fleet switch off tracking systems, sail under false flags or transfer oil between ships at sea to avoid detection. Fox News also reported that China is the destination for nearly all of Iran's oil and LPG exports, with Malaysian sea lanes playing a key role.
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Original headline: Vượt phong tỏa của Mỹ, 9 tàu chờ dầu khí Iran tiến vào vùng biển quốc gia Đông Nam Á rồi tới thẳng nước láng giềng Việt Nam
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| P/E | 13.4 |
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