Iran’s oil exports sail to record post-sanctions first quarter as second Panama-flagged tanker exodus gets under way

"Tehran started the year strongly, shipping over 1.5m bpd during the first quarter, preliminary figures from United Against Nuclear Iran show. Preliminary figures from UANI showing that Tehran shipped more oil in the first quarter than in any equivalent period since the reimposition of sanctions took full effect in April 2019. Meanwhile, UANI says 41 tankers have switched flag from Panama following pressure from US lawmakers and diplomats."