US opens new route to dispose of sanctioned ships as African-flagged tankers feature in Iran's shadow fleet
The United States has opened another potential route for removing sanctioned vessels from international shipping, granting Dubai-based ship recycling company Best Oasis permission to negotiate deals involving ships blocked under US sanctions.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa

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Russia's shadow fleet vessels wait in the unofficial anchorage area in the Gulf of Finland.Ints Kalnins/REUTERS
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- November 10, 2026
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- Solomon Ekanem
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