US sanctions nine more VLCCs as Iranian oil flows slow
Washington ratcheting up pressure on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’
The US announced fresh sanctions targeting Iran’s dark fleet on Thursday, designating nine VLCCs, adding an additional 2.4m dwt of blocked tonnage. According to TankerTrackers, Iran’s exports have slowed through the first 15 days of December, supporting recent reports that Chinese buyers are reducing purchases of Iranian barrels