Browsing: shadow fleet

Iran’s shadow economy adapts to new sanctions, but rising costs, corruption, and China dependence create vulnerabilities Washington can exploit

Proposed US sanctions threaten 100 percent tariffs on major importers of Russian crude, forcing trade shifts and risks of economic retaliation from Asia.

Middle East trade disruption diluted Western economic pressure on Moscow. G7 allies must now transition from a broken oil price cap to total maritime bans.

Iran’s shadow fleet survives through fake flags, corrupt ports, and complicit insurers. Washington must target the commercial infrastructure enabling it.