US EditionUS mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at sea
- The Trump administration is considering stopping and inspecting Iranian oil tankers at sea to counter the spread of weapons of mass destruction, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- Trump aims to isolate Iran economically and restore a 'maximum pressure' campaign to negate its oil exports and prevent nuclear weapons development, following fresh sanctions on Iranian companies and oil tankers.
- U.S. Officials are exploring inspections at critical sea chokepoints under the Proliferation Security Initiative to disrupt Iran's oil supply chains, although it remains unclear if any countries have been approached for cooperation.
- Previous U.S. Actions to seize Iranian oil prompted retaliatory actions from Iran, with experts noting that aggressive measures could reduce Iranian oil exports significantly, but effectiveness may wane over time.
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US may target Iranian tankers
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a strategy to disrupt Iran’s oil exports by stopping and inspecting Iranian oil tankers at sea. The US would use the Proliferation Security Initiative, established in 2003 to prevent the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction, as a legal justification for the inspections.The potential impact? Washington previously ordered two such operations in 2023, under the Biden administration, but this …
Exclusive: US mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at sea
President Donald Trump's administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under an international accord aimed at countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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