Iran’s Oil Ministry confirmed that the two oil tankers involved in a collision off the coast of Singapore did not carry Iranian crude. The ministry emphasized that the vessels were not associated with Iran. The incident involved the Hafnia Nile and Ceres I tankers, resulting in a fire.
Malaysia’s coast guard reported a collision between two oil tankers, with one vessel, the “Ceres I,” leaving the scene and disabling its tracking system. The tanker, linked to the transport of Iranian oil, has prompted concerns about sanctions violation. Salvage operations continue to assess the situation in Malaysian waters.
The US State Department sanctions three companies and eleven tankers from the UAE for transporting Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemns Iran’s nuclear program expansion, labeling it as lacking credible peaceful intentions. Blocked property includes vessels like ASTRA, BALTIC HORIZON, and more as part of the enforcement.
