Malaysia says Iranian oil transfers near its waters exploit a maritime loophole

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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-14 17:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia ’s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters, rejecting allegations that authorities ignored a long-running trade allowing Iran to evade U.S. sanctions.
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