Iran Loads 4.6 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Amid US Blockade
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 18:20 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
A maritime analytics firm reported that Iran has loaded 4.6 million barrels of crude oil, despite a US blockade. Reuters reports that the move is an attempt to bypass sanctions.
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