Iranian tanker slips past US sanctions with oil worth $220 million

An Iranian supertanker carrying $220 million worth of crude oil bypassed US sanctions and reached the Asia-Pacific region, raising questions about the effectiveness of Washington’s enforcement measures. The vessel used a tactic to avoid detection by turning off its AIS, challenging claims of US control over the Strait of Hormuz. This incident has intensified scrutiny over the ongoing sanctions regime and highlighted discrepancies between US and Iranian claims.