Iran has managed to export quantities of liquefied gas and jet fuel since July despite the U.S. naval blockade. This indicates the failure of the United States to create effective barriers to prevent Iran's energy exports.
Analysis and tanker tracking
Analysis by the American group "United Against Nuclear Iran" (UANI) shows that at least eight tankers carrying Iranian liquefied gas have left the Gulf of Oman since mid-July. This information is based on ship tracking and satellite data, clearly indicating the continuation of Iran's export activities under sanctions.
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Tankers carrying jet fuel
In addition to liquefied gas, another tanker carrying Iranian jet fuel also reached Myanmar in September. This tanker is also under U.S. sanctions but has managed to bypass these barriers. This export trend could have direct impacts on the energy market and global fuel prices.
In this context, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is attempting to cover up its failures regarding sanctions, claiming that the naval blockade against Iran is "unbreakable." This blockade was first imposed on April 13 and was lifted after a draft agreement was reached in Islamabad in June, but was reactivated on July 14.
Reactions from U.S. officials
An American military official, in an effort to downplay the failure to enforce sanctions, told the media that the passage of a ship does not necessarily mean circumventing the blockade, and each ship is evaluated separately. He also noted that some ships are allowed to pass for humanitarian reasons.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Treasury Department has also questioned shipping data, stating that ships can falsify their locations and use fake identities when loading. This spokesperson emphasized that such data should be accepted with skepticism.
This situation reflects the serious challenges faced by the United States in achieving its goals regarding sanctions and the naval blockade of Iran, and it is likely that its impacts on the global energy market will continue.
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