Iran’s Tanker Fleet Mysteriously Resumes Transparent AIS Transmissions After Seven-Year Blackout

Iranian Tankers Resume Clear AIS Broadcasting After Seven Years

Most Iranian-flagged tankers have begun transmitting accurately via the Automatic Identification System (AIS) for the first time in over seven years, indicating a shift towards greater operational transparency. This change raises questions about its motivations, as Iranian vessels had previously employed AIS spoofing to evade sanctions and obscure oil exports.

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