Big Take Asia

The Shadowy Fleet of Tankers Moving Iranian Oil to China

Nov 19, 2024
Serene Cheong, Bloomberg's oil trading expert in Asia, shares her insights on the clandestine trade of Iranian oil. She reveals how billions of dollars’ worth of sanctioned oil continues to flow to China through a network of covert tanker operations, despite official import freezes. The conversation uncovers the shadowy tactics of 'dark fleet' vessels evading detection and the economic impact exceeding $20 billion. Additionally, Cheong discusses the geopolitical tensions this trade creates, particularly concerning U.S. sanctions and alliances in Southeast Asia.
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