United Against Nuclear Iran works to impede Iran's revenue generation from crude oil and gas condensate sales. UANI's initiatives have successfully deprived the Iranian regime of billions in revenue, contributing to its economic isolation. Explore our resources to understand the strategies and impacts of our work in curbing Iran's oil exports and shipping activities, and the broader implications for the regime's economic stability.

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Stop the Hop II: The Ghost Armada Grows

In November 2020, UANI identified 70 foreign vessels suspected of involvement in the illicit…

Iran’s Threat to Maritime Security

Iran poses a major threat to freedom of navigation and maritime security around the world. Iran…

The Switch List: Tankers Shift From Carrying Iranian Oil to Russian Oil

On December 5, 2022, the G7, the European Union, and Australia agreed to a $60-per-barrel price cap…

The Maduro-Khamenei Oil Alliance: List of Foreign Flagged Vessels Shipping Iranian and Venezuelan Oil

On June 11, 2022, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signed a 20…

Uncovering the Chinese Purchasers of Iranian Oil

China is principally responsible for keeping the Iranian regime in business through oil purchases…

Shahram Irani: Artesh Navy Commander

In August 2021, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Admiral Shahram Irani as the Artesh…

Javad Oji: Islamic Republic of Iran Oil Minister

In August 2021, President Ebrahim Raisi nominated Javad Oji as his Oil Minister, one of the most…

Iran Shipping Analysis

UANI’s campaign to monitor and report illegal transfers of Iranian oil and international sanctions…

Iran News & Blogs

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes and continued to load oil. However, since the U.S. blockade…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes and continued to load oil. However, since the U.S. blockade…

(New York, NY) — A new Bloomberg report citing UANI analysis underscores what UANI has maintained since the beginning of the U.S. naval blockade—that the blockade is working, enforcement is…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes and continued to load oil. However, since the U.S. blockade…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes and continued to load oil. However, since the U.S. blockade…

Iran struggled to get energy exports past the US Navy’s blockade last month, with around 80 million barrels of oil and petrochemicals stranded in waters behind the line, according to a US non-…

Iran’s oil exports fell by more than 90% in May, as U.S. maritime enforcement of an American naval blockade severely disrupted Tehran’s sanctions‑busting network of ghost fleet tankers. Exports…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz…

UANI First Listed 7/8 of Sanctioned Vessels on Ghost Armada

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauds President Trump and his administration…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz…

As Washington tries to choke off Iran's oil exports, a “ghost fleet” of tankers moves crude to China through one of Asia’s busiest shipping corridors—hidden in plain sight.

Charlie Brown,…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and…

In early May, when the Journal chartered a supply boat to visit the area, it resembled a giant tanker parking lot, with dozens of ships.

Between 2023 and 2025, the number of observed ship-to…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and…

UANI First Identified Recently Seized Vessel and 16/19 of Sanctioned Vessels on Ghost Armada

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauds…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz…

Charlie Brown, Senior Advisor at United Against Nuclear Iran, who specializes in maritime sanctions enforcement and the tracking of illicit shipping, said the issue extends far beyond internet…

Iran is being forced to store oil on ageing tankers anchored in the Gulf as the US blockade puts a squeeze on Tehran’s ability to export to the Far East.

About 39 tankers laden with Iranian…

Since the outbreak of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” has continued operating across key maritime routes, including loading cargoes, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and…

In its analysis of satellite imagery, US-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) alleged that there had been 42 ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian oil conducted in the EOPL…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward China—though…

 

Sources: Kpler; Airbus; United Against Nuclear Iran; TankerTrackers.com; Planet Labs; Copernicus Sentinel-2. 

The Huge, an Iran-flagged oil tanker…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward China—though…

(New York, NY)—UANI Chairman Jeb Bush and UANI CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace issued the following joint statement:

“A dominant narrative has quickly emerged in parts of the media and policy…

The past week, May 4 to Sunday, saw more dark transits – when ships turn off their automatic identification system – than traceable transits, according to Lloyd’s data. This is more similar to the…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward China—though…

Charlie Brown and Jemima Shelley

April 2026 marked another month of continued Iranian crude exports although at lower volumes due to Operation Epic Fury, and the imposition of the U.S…

“A liquefied petroleum gas carrier, which has previously ferried Iranian cargoes, has sailed past the blockade boundary announced last month by the US Navy. Very large gas carrier Tara Gas crossed…

U.S. officials have previously said Iranian oil exports rely heavily on service providers and ship-to-ship transfers operating near Malaysian waters.

UANI says there have been 42 ship-to-…

UANI says there have been 42 ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian oil conducted in the EOPL area since Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran , starting a war in the Middle East. UANI used…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward China—though…

(New York, NY)—United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has identified 14 additional tankers engaged in the illicit transportation of Iranian oil and petroleum products. Therefore, UANI has …

Iran War Shipping Update - May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026 | Charlie Brown and Jemima Shelley

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward China—though the U.S…

(New York, NY)—As the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) convenes in London this week to address the global framework for oil spill compensation, United Against Nuclear…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward China—though…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward China—though the U.S.…

A nearly 30-year-old oil tanker, Nasha, is being used by Iran to store approximately two million barrels of oil off the coast of Kharg Island as the US naval blockade entered its fourth week,…

A nearly 30-year-old oil tanker, Nasha, is being used by Iran to store approximately two million barrels of oil off the coast of Kharg Island as the US naval blockade entered its fourth week,…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward China—though the U.S.…

The Safe Passage Through an Internationalized Strait of Hormuz is Long Overdue

(New York, NY)—Today United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush…

“According to Charlie Brown, a senior advisor to United Against Nuclear Iran, the Trump Administration’s pressure campaign is effectively targeting the regime. “The regime’s economic vulnerability…

Since the start of the Iran War on February 28, Iran’s “Ghost Fleet” continues active operations—loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and sailing east toward…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

“It’s the teapot refineries that are keeping the regime in Tehran in business,” said Daniel Roth, research director at UANI.

The trade is now so large that shutting it down completely would…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

“Tankers laden with Iranian oil are clustering off Chabahar, a port in Iran that’s outside the Persian Gulf but just shy of the US blockade line. Around six to eight supertankers were idling in…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

At least 679 ship-to-ship transfers took place in the EOPL in 2025, up from 471 in 2024 and 280 in 2023, according to satellite data compiled by nonprofit United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI). These…

The advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran said in February 2025 that Hengli is one of dozens of Chinese buyers of Iranian oil. China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, importing 80% to 90%…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

“The U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran’s ports and oil exports is already effective, according to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which says the operation is disrupting shipments and…

“Iran’s ‘ghost fleet’ of illicit tankers moved 60 million barrels of crude oil worth an estimated $5 billion between the beginning of Operation Epic Fury and the start of the U.S. blockade of the…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement and accompanying FAQs and fact sheet on the U.S.…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

(New York, NY) – Reporting this week by The Wall Street Journal highlights the seizure of the Iranian-flagged container ship TOUSKA (IMO 9328900)—a vessel previously identified by United Against…

The Tifani is just one vessel in the so-called shadow fleet that sustains Iran and its oil trade with China, its No. 1 customer. There are more than 500 ships in the shadow fleet that serves Iran…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

The U.S. hasn’t said what the Touska was carrying. Searching through the containers on board will likely take time and need to be done once the 965-foot ship is towed into a port.

But the…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

During the Iran War, the Iranian regime’s Ghost Fleet has continued to operate actively — loading cargo, transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and heading east toward its primary buyer, China. The U.S…

Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran, said Washington is “trying to flip the script on Iran” after Tehran sought to tighten control over Hormuz traffic earlier this month…

U.S. Blockade 

On April 7, President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Pakistan mediated ceasefire talks following Tehran’s 10-point peace proposal, which President Trump…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

March 2026 Iran Tanker Tracker: Oil Exports Continue Despite War 

On February 28, 2026, the United States launched Operation Epic Fury, in coordination with Israel, severely degrading Iran’s…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

UANI CEO Mark Wallace Discusses the Strait of Hormuz Crisis with Kaitlan Collins: "For nearly five decades we have had a global tax—the Iran Strait of Hormuz tax. Trillions of dollars have been…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

[PHOTO CAPTION]: In this satellite photo provided by Planet Labs PBC, a vessel identified as the Virgo by the advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran is seen off Khargh Island, Iran, on Jan. 16…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

According to a report by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), the facility began operations in November 2004 and could produce up to 16 metric tons of heavy water per year. However, inspectors do…

Iran has loaded $3bn worth of crude oil on tankers since the war with the US and Israel began, according to data from a pressure group. . . . United Against Nuclear Iran, a New York-based group,…

Charlie Brown, UANI Senior Advisor, joins Lloyd’s List’s editor-in-chief Richard Meade to discuss the issue of freedom of navigation and what threatening this international principle means for…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Unconfirmed reports suggested that the ship may have been struck a second time by the Iranians. The NGO United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) released satellite pictures on March 18 showing smoke…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

From the floor at CPAC 2026, Dean Cain interviews Amb. Mark D. Wallace, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and a sanctions and economic warfare expert. Wallace breaks down why Iran and its proxies…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Policy organisation United Against Nuclear Iran, which is chaired by former Florida governor Jeb Bush, noted that the US previously imposed “strict ringfencing” on payments for Iranian oil after…

At least 14 Iran-flagged tankers have also reached the Singapore Strait, according to analysis from U.S. advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI). It’s “business as usual” for Iran, UANI…

At least 14 Iran-flagged loaded oil tankers have reached Asian waters around the Singapore Strait since February 28, according to analysis from U.S. advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Charlie Brown, senior advisor to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and a former US Navy officer, said the enhanced risks to ships caused by interference would figure into risk assessments for the…

(New York, NY; Washington, D.C.)—United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) today issued an advisory note to the governing authorities, finance ministries, and central banks of any and all countries that…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

(New York, NY)—Today’s OFAC announcement provides for a one-month waiver permitting the continued delivery of otherwise sanctioned Iranian oil, which is stranded at sea. Observant Iran-watchers…

Roth: “It’s ludicrous to suggest that the U.S. military brains didn’t consider that [the Strait of Hormuz closure] was a very, very likely response from the Islamic Republic of Iran. . .…

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) on Thursday published information showing at least 25 tankers carrying Iranian oil west of the Strait of Hormuz.

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Malaysia has, in recent years, been identified as a hub for illegal STS transfers. According to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), instances of such activity involving sanctioned Iranian oil in…

Satellite imagery showed smoke billowing from the ship on Wednesday, according to US-based United Against Nuclear Iran. 

 

Shelley: “We’ve had reports that several governments are in direct talks with Tehran coordinating vessel transit [through the strait].” 

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the Islamic…

Iran appears to be allowing select ships through the Strait of Hormuz, freeing a trickle of oil and gas that has helped to keep a lid on global energy prices. Karachi, a crude-oil tanker flying…

Shelley: “Not only did Iran hit high oil exports last month (≈2.1m bpd), cushioning the impact of conflict on its oil trade—it’s still moving crude amid regional conflict and heightened insecurity…

Allied Nations Should Support President Trump and the United States in Securing Maritime Commerce and Deterring Iranian Regime Threats

(New York, NY)—Responding to the Iranian regime’s de facto…

(New York, NY)—Since the onset of Operation Epic Fury, UANI has monitored a significant volume of Iranian oil at sea. Illicit Iranian oil sales are a major source of funding for the…

The advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran said it recorded 679 instances of oil transfer between ships in the region last year, a sharp increase from 280 the previous year. 

Using mainly satellite imagery, the United Against Nuclear Iran lobby group observed 679 transfers taking place in these waters last year, up from 280 in 2023. “Malaysia claims it is not empowered…

Iran’s illicit oil trade entered February 2026 back near the elevated levels seen in late 2025, just as Operation Epic Fury began.

February 2026 Oil Export Data 

For the month of…

On Monday, four supertankers operated by the Nitc Group, which has ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, arrived in Singapore waters after sailing from Iran before the end of February, according to…

Four separate supertankers, each carrying 2 million barrels of oil and operated by Iranian tanker group NITC - which is under sanctions and linked to the elite Revolutionary Guards - arrived in…

Four separate ​supertankers, each carrying 2 million barrels of oil and operated by Iranian tanker group NITC - ​which is under sanctions and linked to the elite Revolutionary Guards, opens new…

Shelley: “Iranian-linked tankers continue to load oil and gas and transit the Strait of Hormuz despite the conflict.” 

“The Strait of Hormuz is currently too risky for legitimate shipowners to cross from a commercial standpoint as well as for safety of crew, which explains the dozens of tankers stuck waiting…

At least five crude tankers loaded and left from Iran’s major Kharg Island oil terminal between February 28 and March 2, according to analysis from US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran,…

"Satellite imagery suggested three vessels were berthed in export berths in Assaluyeh and Tonbak on Monday, while the sanctioned VLCC Star Forest (IMO: 9237632) was identified by US-monitoring…

U.S. Also Sanctions Seven Tankers on UANI’s Ghost Armada List

(New York, NY) - United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D.…

“No longer can ghost fleet tankers expect to sail with impunity in oceans far away. Now every ghost fleet Captain and crew should expect the arrival of U.S. forces landing on their tanker’s deck by…

 Iran’s oil exports edged lower in January 2026, but the modest decline offers little comfort to sanctions enforcers. According to tracking data compiled by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI…

(New York, N.Y.) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauds President Trump and his administration for last week’s designations targeting entities and vessels…

“This may offer a new potential solution for the illicit dark-fleet networks, but it also raises the stakes. It underscores that sanctions evasion is no longer just a maritime compliance problem,…

After Friday’s talks, the U.S. imposed sanctions on 15 entities, two people and 14 vessels involved in the illegal oil and petrochemical trade. Half the vessels were previously identified by the…

 January 2026 Data

For the month of January 2026, UANI tracked a total of 46.9 million barrels (averaging 1.51 million barrels per day, or BPD) in physical exports out of Iran, dipping about 3…

The NGO United Against Nuclear Iran highlights that it had identified seven of the 14 vessels sanctioned today as evading sanctions. The group’s online tracking of the tanker fleet lists more than…

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is announcing the addition of 14 vessels to its Ghost Armada list. These 14 vessels added to UANI's Ghost Armada are: LIAN (IMO 9266841): CRYSTAL (IMO 9223887):…

UANI Calls for Sanctions on Malaysian Facilitators

(New York, NY) – As Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan arrives in Washington, D.C. to attend a ministerial meeting and advance Malaysia–U.S…

[O]n January 30 . . . a Penang State Maritime patrol boat caught two tankers in the process of carrying out an STS [ship-to-ship transfer] 24 nautical miles off Penang, on Malaysia’s…

For maritime security analysts, the episode was notable not only for the presence of multiple Iranian surface units but also for the involvement of an aerial drone, a combination that underscores…

. . .Meanwhile, Mr Charlie Brown, a senior adviser at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), a United States-based advocacy group that monitors sanctions evasion, has criticised the release of the…

In comments to Seatrade Maritime News Charlie Brown, Senior Advisor on Shipping of United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI), congratulated the Malaysian authorities on taking action, but asked, "Why…

(New York, N.Y.) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is announcing the addition of 14 vessels to its Ghost Armada list. 

These 14 vessels added to UANI’s Ghost Armada are: LIAN (…

During the Malaysian Peninsula, the EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) emerged as a 'holy land' for the transfer of Iranian, Russian, and Venezuelan crude oil to STS (Ship-to-Ship). Charlie Brown,…

While the US, EU, and UK are starting to take stronger enforcement action against sanctions busting vessels dark fleet ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers off the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia…

UANI Originally Identified Seven of Nine Vessels as Evading U.S. Sanctions

(New York, NY)–United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) released the following statement after President Trump and his…

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Friday, January 23, that it is increasing pressure on Iran by sanctioning nine additional tankers and…

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Friday, January 23, that it is increasing pressure on Iran by sanctioning nine additional tankers and…

Western nations including the U.S. have imposed sanctions on thousands of entities tied to shadow-fleet tankers. However, these sanctions have so far done little to stop the flow of sanctioned…

On January 15, 2026, U.S. maritime forces executed another seizure of the motor tanker VERONICA (IMO: 9256860) in the Caribbean Sea. The operation, conducted as part of Operation Southern Spear,…

Western nations including the U.S. have imposed sanctions on thousands of entities tied to shadow-fleet tankers. However, these sanctions have so far done little to stop the flow of sanctioned…

So, on January 15, Germany refused to enter the Baltic Sea the Tavian tanker under the flag of Cameroon. We are talking about a 27-year-old tanker, which is called a "zombie tanker" due to…

Lloyd’s List attributed part of the sustained expansion to international recognition Liberia received in June 2025 from the U.S.-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which…

Some 11 ships have been directly linked to Iran's oil trade, including the ‘Skipper’ and ‘Star Twinkle 6,’ alongside nine others tied to Russian and Venezuelan operations, according to United…

Whether or not President Trump orders a military strike on Iran, he ought to seize the billions of dollars its rulers have hidden offshore. Freezing these assets could have an effect comparable to…

At least 26 ships have switched registration to Russia since the beginning of last month, according to Starboard Maritime Intelligence data. . . . The recent move toward Russian registration is a…

. . . To keep sanctioned oil flowing, Iran relies on a sophisticated shadow-fleet network, including ship-to-ship transfers—often in Southeast Asian or Arabian Gulf waters—and the relabeling of…

Iran has reportedly released a Greek tanker that was seized two years ago in a series of tit-for-tat moves involving the US. . . . The operation took place near Iran’s Larak Island, according to…

As part of a series of operations by U.S. naval forces last week, the tankers M SOPHIA (IMO: 9289477) and OLINA (IMO: 9282479) were boarded and seized on January 7 and January 9 respectively,…

UANI’s final tanker tracker of the year reviews topline data points for 2025, UANI’s impact and offers prescriptions for 2026.

December 2025 Data

For the month of…

Previously, the Bella 1 and its then-owners—Louis Marine Shipholding Enterprises, S.A.—had been sanctioned by the Department of Treasury in 2024, “for having materially assisted, sponsored, or…

UANI Calls on Captains of Dark Fleet Vessels to Divert Their Ships or Face U.S. Seizure and Prosecution

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO…

This isn’t just another sanctions-dodging tanker. Bella 1 was formally blacklisted by the U.S. Treasury in June 2024 for its role in moving oil on behalf of networks tied to Hezbollah and Iran’s…

Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), wrote in an X post in December: ‘Today the U.S. boarded the Bella 1 tanker off #Venezuela. The Bella 1 has been in the #…

In November, Iran exported 2.2 million barrels per day, according to an analysis by the U.S.-based policy organization United Against Nuclear Iran.

San Marino is strengthening its reputation at sea by tightening international controls. At a time when the traceability of commercial fleets is crucial to global security, the San Marino Shipping…

Venezuelan operations, according to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which has spent more than 12 years tracking these elusive vessels. The stakes could not be higher. The Skipper's revenues…

The non-profit United Against Nuclear Iran reported that the Falcon was an Iranian shadow fleet vessel that transports illicit Iranian oil. 

17 Out of 29 Vessels Designated Last Week First Appeared on UANI’s Ghost Armada List

(New York, N.Y.) – – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D.…

The U.S.-blacklisted tanker Bella 1, reportedly targeted by U.S. forces near Venezuela this weekend, carries a sanctions history that stretches far beyond Venezuelan oil trade into a web of…

Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), wrote in an X post on Sunday: “Today the U.S. boarded the Bella 1 tanker off #Venezuela. The Bella 1 has been in the #Iran…

Iran and Venezuela share a ghost armada that transport their crude (including oil-diluting diluent in Iran's case). They cooperate on military drone technology and Iran has alleged terrorist…

A bombshell report obtained exclusively by the Daily Mail also exposed a deep, clandestine network of 20 illicit oil tankers currently lurking in Caribbean waters, serving as a lifeline for the…

“The Office of Foreign Assets Control’s recent sanctions targeting Iran’s LPG networks and oil enablers, as well as blacklisting shadow fleet vessels, have the potential to disrupt Iran’s LPG ‘…

Iranian oil exports slightly decreased between October and November 2025. Iran exported around 61.3 million barrels of oil in November 2025, averaging around 2.04 million barrels per day (bpd…

For the month of November 2025, UANI tracked a total of 61.3 million barrels (averaging 2.04 million barrels per day, or BPD) in physical exports out of Iran—another new high for…

Some 11 ships have been directly linked to Iran’s oil trade, including the ‘Skipper’ and the ‘Star Twinkle 6,’ along with nine others linked to Russian and Venezuelan operations, according to…

11 of the 20 tankers have direct links to Iran's oil trade, including the "Skipper" and "Star Twinkle 6', alongside nine others tied to Russian and Venezuelan operations, according to United…

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which has spent over 12 years tracking these elusive vessels, has identified 11 ships directly linked to Iran's oil trade—including the 'Skipper' and 'Star…

The recent U.S. seizure of the SKIPPER (9304667), a vessel linked to Iran’s sanctions evasion network, off the coast of Venezuela has drawn fresh attention to…

The stateless, sanctioned vessel was captured on Wednesday by a U.S. Coast Guard boarding team in a rare execution of an arrest warrant in international waters. A federal court authorized the…

A federal court authorized the capture of the Skipper for alleged violations of sanctions on Iran's energy industry, confirmed by multiple independent tracking groups. Activist group United…

United Against Nuclear Iran, a U.S.-based advocacy group that tracks Tehran-linked shipping and sanctions evasion, has praised the Trump administration’s seizure of the Very Large Crude Carrier…

UANI Added SKIPPER to its “Ghost Armada” List in 2022

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and UANI CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the…

Liberia retained its role as the largest flag state, a title it has held since taking the crown from Panama in 2023. . . .In June, Liberia earned rare praise from US pressure group United Against…

Marking the fifth anniversary of the publication of its listing of the “Ghost Armada,” the NGO United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is adding additional tankers to its listing of vessels supporting…

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), a U.S. NGO, is adding 23 more ships to its Ghost Armada list. It includes ships identified as being complicit in Iran's oil exports. 

(New York, N.Y.) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is announcing the addition of 23 vessels to its “Ghost Armada” list. This underscores how, even amid the U.N.…

A sanctioned tanker reached the anchorage in Venezuela on Sunday, November 23, after having turned away several times when a U.S. destroyer appeared on its route. . . . The tanker claims a flag of…

Iran continues to move its US-sanctioned oil with impunity despite a high-profile crackdown on ship-to-ship (STS) transfers off Malaysia, according to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI).

The…

The tanker Seahorse was involved in the export of Russian oil and petroleum products during the G7 and EU embargo and the price ceiling mechanism. It repeatedly called at ports in occupied Crimea—…

The Seahorse is typical of the sanctioned shadow fleet, with Bloomberg reporting it has been used for transporting a lighter fuel distillate, naphtha, from Russian refineries to Venezuela. In the…

Data released on Monday by the US-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) shows that Tehran shipped 6.86 billion barrels of oil in October—nearly 2.2 million barrels per day—valued…

Iran Oil Exports for October 2025: Continuing at Scale

UANI tracked an estimated total of 6.86 billion barrels (averaging 2.2 million barrels per day BPD) in physical exports out of Iran during…

“Iran has pursued hostage diplomacy since the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979,” said Jason Brodsky, policy director of US-based think tank United Against Nuclear Iran.   

By turning a blind eye to illicit ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of blacklisted Iranian oil within its territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Malaysia has become a silent enabler of a…

New satellite imagery shows what appears to be Iran’s shadow fleet operating in the South China Sea, transferring oil via ship-to-ship to tankers possibly bound for China. . . . [UANI Senior…

Originally built for Sovcomflot as Kara Sea, the Raissa has been on the list of suspected dark fleet tankers maintained by US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) since November 2020…

The Indian Navy warship INS Trikand successfully coordinated firefighting operations and search and rescue efforts for the Cameroon-flagged LPG carrier MT Falcon operating in the Gulf of Aden off…

The Falcon previously had been identified by United Against Nuclear Iran, a New York-based pressure group, as operating allegedly in an Iranian "ghost fleet" of ships moving their oil products in…

Complicating the picture further are questions about the Falcon’s ownership and operations. The vessel was previously identified by United Against Nuclear Iran, a New York-based advocacy group, as…

Notably, the MV Falcon had earlier been listed by New York-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, for being part of an alleged Iranian “ghost fleet” that was in violation of…

Martin Kelly, Head of Advisory at EOS Risk Group, stated on X that analysis of the vessel indicates it is part of what the United Against Nuclear Iran organization calls the “Ghost Armada,” which…

 The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) initially reported on 18 October that Falcon had been struck by an unknown projectile, causing the fire. However, UKMTO later stated it…

The Falcon previously had been identified by United Against Nuclear Iran, a New York-based pressure group, as operating allegedly in an Iranian “ghost fleet” of ships moving their oil products in…

The Falcon previously had been identified by United Against Nuclear Iran, a New York-based pressure group, as operating allegedly in an Iranian “ghost fleet” of ships moving their oil products in…

The Falcon previously had been identified by United Against Nuclear Iran, a New York-based pressure group, as operating allegedly in an Iranian “ghost fleet” of ships moving their oil products in…

Maritime security firm Ambrey said the Falcon was on a voyage from Sohar, Oman, to Djibouti, and was not believed to be linked to Houthi targeting. The Houthi defence ministry has denied…

The U.S.-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) had previously identified the MV FALCON as part of Iran’s “ghost fleet” — a network of tankers that transport oil and petroleum…

. . . However, the Falcon had earlier been flagged by the US-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) as part of an alleged Iranian “ghost fleet” that transports oil products across…

The UK-based maritime security firm Ambrey said the tanker was en route from Sohar, Oman, to Djibouti, and wasn’t assessed to have been “affiliated with the Houthi target profile.” The tanker was…

Iran increased its oil exports in September 2025 by 37 percent, according to Iran-focused advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which UANI assessed was likely in response to the…

 New High for Iranian Oil Exports in 2025 and Snapback Sanctions Take Effect: Enforcement Now MandatoryIran Oil Exports for September 2025—New High for the Year

UANI tracked an estimated total…

The U.S. imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helped Iran’s oil and petrochemicals trade, the…

Charlie Brown, a former U.S. Navy officer and senior adviser to the nongovernmental organization United Against Nuclear Iran, said, "As long as there is a supply, there will be demand for this…

At the same time, reported imports from Malaysia, an established hub for Iranian oil, fell by over 30 percent. According to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), the operators of the shadow fleet…

. . . Over the past two months, the volume of oil imports from Malaysia has actually fallen by more than 30%, while imports from Indonesia have jumped sharply. “This is just part of the ongoing…

The question isn't whether these sanctions will hurt Iran – it's whether the Zarringhalams have built something too sophisticated to stop. As senior adviser with United Against Nuclear Iran,…

“The UNSC snapback sanctions send a clear signal: the Shadow Fleet enabling Iran’s illicit oil exports to China is no longer operating in the shadows,” said United Against Nuclear Iran senior…

Bloomberg and the political pressure group United Against a Nuclear Iran have recently published a report suggesting that in the face of exposure to criticism, Malaysia has reduced its exports of…

“This is just part of a continuing evolution of the operators’ tactics, hiding what they’re doing,” said Charlie Brown, a senior adviser at United Against Nuclear Iran. “They’re still doing ship-…

Yet over the past two months, China’s reported purchases from Malaysia dropped by more than 30%, while inflows from Indonesia surged. “This is just part of a continuing evolution of the operators…

“This is just part of a continuing evolution of the operators’ tactics, hiding what they’re doing,” said Charlie Brown, a senior adviser at United Against Nuclear Iran, a US-based advocacy group…

“This is just part of a continuing evolution of the operators’ tactics, hiding what they’re doing,” said Charlie Brown, a senior adviser at United Against Nuclear Iran, a US-based advocacy group…

 

Between June and August 2025, Iran’s shadow fleet maintained steady average oil exports in excess of 1.6 million barrels per…

United Against Nuclear Iran using satellite coverage to track consignments. 

United Against Nuclear Iran senior adviser Charlie Brown said the UN sanctions would “significantly increase the responsibility for all UN member states to take action, not quietly ignore Iran’s…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and Ambassador Mark D. Wallace issued the following statement in response to Panama’s ambassador to the…

. . . The financial dimension of Syria’s renewed exports also intersects with Greece’s SKAI media network and its owner, Ioannis Alafouzos, whose outlets, including United Against Nuclear Iran (…

European countries threaten sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. But the U.S. example shows limits: despite sanctions since 2018, Tehran has managed to keep its oil revenues flowing. UANI…

Our registry acts swiftly to delist vessels flagged for sanctionable activities, and we reaffirmed our commitment to transparency and international cooperation. We do so in coordination with the…

UANI Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace write: This month, Panama holds the rotating presidency of the U.N. Security Council — a position that confers moral authority,…

(New York, NY) — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace issued the following statement:

“We strongly condemn the Republic of Panama…

Nearly 70 percent of Iranian oil tankers have made attempts to fake their travel routes, according to an analysis by Japan’s Nikkei newspaper. . . . Iran’s exports of crude oil grew roughly 70…

Nearly 70% of Iranian oil tankers have made attempts to fake their travel routes, an analysis by Nikkei shows, with many of them likely transporting crude to China to bring in precious foreign…

Many organisations, such as United Against Nuclear Iran, have criticised Panama while reporting that 17% of ships suspected of shipping Iranian oil presently sail under the flag of Panama.

Panama has faced criticism from organizations including United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which reported that 17% of vessels suspected of transporting Iranian oil currently sail under Panama’s…

Panama has faced criticism from organizations including United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which reported that 17% of vessels suspected of transporting Iranian oil currently sail under Panama’s…

The sale of a US-sanctioned tanker being pulled apart in India includes extended payment terms and measures to shield the identity of the owner, unusual clauses that point to growing pressure on…

Despite Iran owning the world’s sixth-largest oil tanker fleet, data from United Against Nuclear Iran show that almost none of its oil is transported by Iranian-flagged tankers. The exports rely…

Despite Iran owning the world’s sixth-largest oil tanker fleet, data from United Against Nuclear Iran show that almost none of its oil is transported by Iranian-flagged tankers. The exports rely…

The payment terms and use of a shell company are measures intended to make it harder for the transaction to be traced back, while sweetening the deal enough for would-be buyers to take the risk,…

Panama came under fire from the group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) at the end of May when its CEO Matt Wallace accused Panama-flagged vessels of being involved in nearly one-in-five, or 17…

Panama has faced criticism from organizations like United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which claimed the country “had not taken sufficient action against sanction violators.” UANI’s analysis…

Despite this, the NGO United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has continued to be highly critical of Panama’s ship registry. The group says that of the 542 vessels it tracks in the Iranian oil trade,…

. . . Panama came under fire from the group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) at the end of May when its CEO Mark Wallace accused Panama-flagged vessels of being involved in nearly one-in-five,…

A CBS News crew decided to follow the tankers to prove the transfer by filming it. They were accompanied by Charlie Brown, a former US Navy officer and senior adviser to the United Against Nuclear…

. . . Panama has faced criticism for its handling of shadow fleet vessels despite removing more than 650 ships from its registry since 2019 as part of efforts to enforce western sanctions. The non…

A new CBS News investigation has revealed how Iran continues to evade U.S. sanctions by selling oil via a shadowy “dark fleet” of tankers operating in international waters. These illicit…

"As long as there's a supply, there will be a demand for this discounted oil," said Charlie Brown, a former U.S. Navy officer who's now a senior adviser with United Against Nuclear Iran, who is…

These actions mark the eleventh round of sanctions specifically targeting Iranian oil sales since the Trump administration initiated its aggressive containment policy in February 2025. The move is…

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, announced yesterday, however, that the Bahamas is also following the lead of the European Union and imposing restrictions on its…

The European Union and the UK have sanctioned a UAE-based company that operates two different flag registries used by the Russian "shadow fleet," the flags of Gabon and Comoros. . . . Comoros also…

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is a US-based lobby group whose influence stems in part from its leadership which includes former high-ranking US officials and intelligence figures such as Jeb…

Despite these gains, legal experts such as Carlos Raúl Moreno of GAPIFI caution that the European Parliament’s political character makes the outcome less predictable. Although no objections were…

China, as noted by the WSJ, has not officially bought oil from Iran since 2022, fearing US sanctions. At the same time, according to United Against Nuclear Iran, Tehran exported 587 million…

Charlie Brown, a senior adviser at United Against Nuclear Iran, an advocacy group based in the US, said that the recurrence of cases like that of the Seafaith demonstrates gaps in the wider system…

A large number of Iranian oil tankers routinely transmit fake identities or the identities of other ships to conceal their own, according to Windward, a maritime technology company…

Of more than 540 tankers identified as transporters of Iranian oil products, 40 percent had false flags, according to data compiled by the U.S.-based United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI). This…

Jason Brodsky of United Against Nuclear Iran argued that while Iran is theoretically capable of rehabilitating the program, sanctions and a lack of resources will make it very difficult for it. He…

"The bureaucratic flexibility of the vessel registry has given the small African archipelago an unwanted reputation. Many of the cargo and oil transport vessels that carry its flag have been…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement after the Trump administration levied sanctions…

“China purchasing oil from Iran allows it to rearm, refinance and rebuild making future conflict with Israel more likely. It also gives Tehran resources to rebuild its nuclear program,” Jason…

While the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has identified more than 400 foreign oil tankers with no alleged owner that facilitate trade, it has been difficult to identify specific buyers.…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement today announcing the move of Claire Jungman, UANI’s Chief of Staff and Director…

Among them are also ships classified by the international NGO Greenpeace as part of the shadow fleet of tankers transporting Russian oil around the world through the Baltic Sea, threatening its…

The organization United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) recently welcomed Liberia's decision to deregister all ships allegedly smuggling Iranian oil, as well as its commitment to deregister any ship…

New York-based pressure group UANI has applauded Liberia for its ‘world-class’ compliance programme after removing vessels that appeared on the group’s watch list for moving Iranian oil. 

(New York, NY)—United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) today applauded the Liberian Registry for de-flagging all Iran oil-smuggling vessels and committing to cease flagging any vessels engaged in such…

Panama is firing back at accusations from United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which alleges the country is enabling Iran’s sanctions-busting oil trade. UANI claims 17% of suspected Iranian oil…

Over the years, Iran has perfected sophisticated sanctions-evasion mechanisms that rely on tanker-to-tanker transfers on the high seas and the forging of documents of origin. In 2024, as much as 1…

The Government of Panama on Monday (2 June) rejected accusations made by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) in recent publications circulated through media outlets and e-mails worldwide. Panama…

Panama says it has deflagged more than 650 ships from its registry since 2019 to combat sanctions evasion and illicit maritime activities. According to UANI, nearly one in five vessels suspected…

Panama’s Maritime Authority said it has removed more than 650 vessels from its shipping registry since 2019, including 214 in the past year alone, as it intensifies efforts to comply with US…

 Shadow Fleet, Shifting Risks: How Sanctions and Maritime Evasion Threaten Global Oil Spill Liability Regimes

Recent developments from Washington, London, and Panama signal a…

The Government of Panama has issued a strong rebuttal to accusations made by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) regarding its role in enforcing sanctions against Iran’s oil trade.

Panama’s…

Panama responded to criticism by non-governmental organization United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which last week said Panama had not taken sufficient action against sanction violators and asked…

Panama Responsible for Supporting Billions in Iran Oil Sales. Panama Should Face Comprehensive Sanctions Designations and Forfeiture of Assets/Penalties for its Actions

(New York, NY) — United…

The timing of this regulatory tightening is significant, as recent analysis by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) revealed that Panama currently flags 17% of vessels suspected of participating in…

Data from the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) organization indicate that in April 2025, Iran's total oil exports were around 1.6 million bpd, down from March. 

In late summer of 2022, Alpha Marine Service, a Ukraine-based crewing agency, posted a tanker recruitment notice on the messaging app Telegram. While the advert did not provide the vessel's IMO…

This month, regime sources suggested that the embassy plot had been carried out by a rebel faction from within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), its overseas terror militia, to…

According to US monitoring group United Against Nuclear Iran, Xinhai imported more than 3.3m barrels of Iranian oil since 2023. The Shandong refinery is the third teapot sanctioned by the US since…

US-based watchdog group on Thursday accused Panama of playing a key role in enabling sanctions evasion by Iranian oil tankers while Tehran’s oil ministry announced a significant rise in crude…

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivers remarks at a press conference at the Capitol on May 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. The press conference, organized by the NGO United Against Nuclear Iran, came as…

US-based watchdog group on Thursday accused Panama of playing a key role in enabling sanctions evasion by Iranian oil tankers while Tehran’s oil ministry announced a significant rise in crude…

(New York, NY) — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) today revealed that 17% of vessels suspected of participating in the illicit transfer of Iranian oil are currently flagged by Panama, raising…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement today after President Trump’s announcement…

On April 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a significant update to its maritime sanctions advisory aimed at helping global…

The acceleration of reflagging reflects the increasing agility and sophistication of deceptive actors, explains Claire Jungman, chief of staff for the US group United Against Nuclear Iran. “This…

​Updated: May 12, 2026

In November 2020, UANI identified 70 foreign vessels suspected of involvement in the illicit transfer of Iranian crude oil and/or petroleum products. Over three years…

Iran continued to expand economic cooperation with China to undermine the US maximum pressure campaign. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reported on…

As the U.S. non-profit United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) points out, the acceleration of flag change incidents reflects the increasing flexibility and complexity of the deceptive actions that…

The acceleration in flag hopping is a reflection of the increasing agility and sophistication of deceptive actors, explains Claire Jungman, chief of staff at US advocacy group United Against…

Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), sees the current trajectory not as a concession but as strategic pressure. “A Trump doctrine on Iran takes shape where it…

"It could be an accident, or sabotage. Too early to tell," Jason Brodsky, director of United Against Nuclear Iran, told the Corriere della Sera. He writes: "Of course, even if the more I think…

THERE are several baffling questions surrounding the saga of Tinos I, the newbuild gas carrier that was sanctioned by the US yesterday after sitting off Houston for more than nine months without…

The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Captain Nikolas has been arrested by port authorities in Bangladesh following a major fire incident and a series of legal actions. According to shipping data, the…

According to US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, Shandong Shengxing Chemical— the refinery sanctioned on Wednesday—received over 28m barrels of Iranian oil since 2019. UANI’s research…

The American organization United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which monitors the movement of Iranian tankers, emphasizes that the period of Joe Biden's presidency has given Tehran a great respite…

Russian and Iranian dark fleet tactics are adapting to new sanctions realities and growing market-fuelled demand from China. . . . According to preliminary figures from US…

Many of the ships and companies had been cited by Washington-based advocacy group United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) as facilitators of Iran's energy sales.

Claire Jungman, chief of staff at advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, said Ofac’s focus on the role that smaller tankers play in Iran’s oil trades, as well as its targeting of an Indian…

After previously announcing an investigation into maritime choke points, the US Federal Maritime Commission chairman [Louis] Sola is continuing to embrace a growing role beyond regulating liner…

As the maritime industry gathered for Singapore Maritime Week 2025, one of the industry's most important annual events, participants grappled with a central concern: the intensifying threat posed…

The Panamanian Maritime Authority (AMP) will remove at least 128 vessels from its naval registry, all of them sanctioned by the United States or its allies for participating in the Iranian and…

According to Bloomberg, Panama is poised to remove 128 ships from its registry. After an extended pressure campaign from the United States and activist groups such as UANI (United Against Nuclear…

"Following in Okeanos’s footsteps, another tanker laden with Iranian oil, Olia (IMO: 9268112), then Arc 1, was set to in Rijeka in early May. But the tanker abruptly reversed course as it…

"The US president said that Iran will face severe consequences if the Houthis do not stop attacking ships. This terrorist group, with the support of Tehran, is attacking American ships in the Red…

According to a US activist group United Against Nuclear Iran, the refinery, Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical, imported at least 7.6 million barrels of oil from Iran since 2023. Shandong…

"The United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) organization has listed Ghost Fleet tankers as sporting flags from Panama, Vietnam, Russia, Bahamas, and others.

President Trump’s foreign policy…

The government of US President Donald Trump has issued Washington’s first sanctions against a Chinese refiner for importing Iranian oil on shadow-fleet tankers. Based in Weifang in Shandong…

"China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil. And oil for Iran is one of the main sources of income. In 2024, China bought more than 90% of Iranian oil in circumvention of US sanctions, according to…

“For years, UANI has called for sanctions on teapot refineries like Luqing Petrochemical, which serve as key enablers of Iran’s sanctions evasion and illicit oil trade,” said UANI’s chief of staff…

In 2025, Iran on the World Stage Under the Trump Administration 2025 faces unprecedented diplomatic challenges, war threats, evolving international relations, renewed sanctions, oil trade…

"The United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), a watchdog monitoring tankers transporting Iranian fuel oil, had included the Itaugua on its list of vessels accused of carrying Iranian cargo more than…

"At the time of their arrival neither ship had been sanctioned, but both were on the list of tankers that pressure group United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) claims have been regularly engaged in…

In addition to nine “shadow fleet” tankers, the US State Department also targeted three tugs that US-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran said assisted in ship-to-ship transfers in the…

Claire Jungman, chief of staff at United Against Nuclear Iran, said the Indonesian tugs were involved in ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia and Singapore. “It appears another attempt to crack…

"Two alleged dark fleet tankers sold for scrap by obscure owners in January have arrived off Chattogram’s recycling beaches in Bangladesh. According to local ship recycling sources, the beachings…

"A few weeks ago, U.S. President Donald Trump's administration imposed a new round of sanctions on oil brokers, vessels and people it believed were linked to the illegal supply of Iranian crude…

"Washington has long sought to eliminate Iran’s oil exports, but according to an October 2024 report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Iran is estimated to have generated $253 billion…

"Western political figures and campaign leaders, such as United Against Nuclear Iran, claim that Iran uses 'shadow ships' to secretly transport its oil abroad. It is reported that these are ships…

"The fleet of tankers servicing the Iranian oil trade also continues to grow. The watchdog group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) maintains a database and says when it started in 2020 it listed…

"US reportedly mulls blocking Iranian oil exports at sea as the USAF and IAF hold joint drills, a clear message warning Tehran. “It's also meant to train and to, yes, ready the US and Israel…

"According to Kpler data, Iran sold 1.7m barrels of crude oil per day in February, its highest in four years and a 242,000 barrel per day increase from January. United Against Nuclear Iran, a US-…

UANI’s Masters of the Ghost Armada: The Captains Steering Iran’s Illicit Oil Trade is a groundbreaking tool that identifies and tracks captains and chief officers serving on vessels sanctioned for…

"With the latest US sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, nearly two-thirds of the vessels shipping Iranian oil have now been blacklisted, according to oil tanker tracking data, forcing a…

Iranian Navy’s Visit to Malaysia Amid Renewed U.S. Pressure on Tehran 

Two Iranian Navy vessels, IRIS Dena and IRIS Shahid Mahdavi, arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia, last weekend,…

"When it comes to STS offshore Malaysia, “It is business as usual. I do not foresee any change,” Charlie Brown, a Singapore-based maritime security expert and adviser at advocacy group United…

China is principally responsible for keeping the Iranian regime in business through oil purchases that have totaled over $140 billion since President Biden assumed…

"AN EXPANDING fleet of ageing gas carriers engaging in unsafe and deceptive behaviour is racking up an alarming number of port state control detentions as it delivers record amounts of sanctioned…

"United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has identified 503 tankers with a combined capacity of 61 million tons of oil (over 350 million barrels), but sanctions currently cover less than 45% of this…

"One report from the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) nonprofit outlines the extent of the ‘Ghost Fleet’ scheme, which includes nearly 200 Panamanian vessels."

"Clarksons still expects rising Opec+ oil production to boost the fortunes of crude tankers, but some observers question whether those increases will actually come. The shipbroking giant said on…

"The recent enforcement “underscores the role that transshipment hubs play in Iran’s illicit oil trade” and “reflects an important shift in enforcement strategy,” whereby ships loaded Iranian oil…

"“While Iranian LPG shipments do rely on ship-to-ship transfers, their supply chains remain more direct than those of crude oil, making them an attractive target for enforcement efforts,” said…

"[…] The Amor, accused by the pressure group United Against a Nuclear Iran of helping to facilitate the transportation of US-sanctioned Iranian crude oil, was reported in December as having been…

"The recent enforcement "underscores the role that transshipment hubs play in Iran's illicit oil trade" and "reflects an important shift in enforcement strategy," whereby ships loaded Iranian oil…

"[…] The Biden administration did little to track these tankers, expose them or pressure the countries involved, either directly or indirectly. Instead, a U.S. nongovernmental organization, United…

"United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has launched the Masters of the Ghost Armada: The Captains Steering Iran’s Illicit Oil Trade resource with the aim to track and expose those involved in the…

"According to United Against Nuclear Iran, a nonprofit group that campaigns against threats it says are posed by Tehran, 587 million barrels of oil were moved by Iran in 2024 and 91 percent of…

Your Support Propels Real Impact Against Iran’s Illicit Oil Trade

(New York, N.Y.) — In 2024, Iran exported a staggering 587 million barrels of oil—an increase of 10.75% from 2023. This…

"The Trump administration’s first sanctions move targeting Tehran last week was viewed by some experts as and aggressive effort to blacklist an expansive list of actors connected to Iranian oil.…

"In late summer 2022, the Ukraine-based crewing agency, Alpha Marine Service, posted a tanker job on Telegram without including the vessel’s International Maritime Organization identification…

"Estimates by the advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran indicate that Iran’s daily oil exports in January were below 1.4 million barrels. Of this amount, only one million barrels were sent to…

"Jason Brodsky, policy director of U.S. advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, told VOA he expects to see Trump pursue an “enhanced” maximum pressure campaign that is tailored to the “changed…

"The United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) organization, a non-profit group dedicated to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, in collaboration with tanker-tracking companies, has…

"United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has launched a new tracking initiative targeting ship captains and officers involved in Iran’s illicit oil trade. The “Masters of the Ghost Armada” resource…

(New York, NY) – Today, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) unveils the Masters of the Ghost Armada: The Captains Steering Iran’s Illicit Oil Trade resource to track, expose, and…

"According to UANI’s analysis of Iranian exports, there are 503 vessels totalling 61.3 dwt that carry cargo for Iran. Only 41.2% of the Iran-trading fleet is sanctioned by the US, suggesting that…

"If Donald Trump is in a deal-making mood, long-awaited dark fleet scrapping could finally come to fruition. The US president on Tuesday signed a memorandum instructing the government to renew the…

"In late summer 2022, the Ukraine-based crewing agency, Alpha Marine Service, posted a tanker job on Telegram without including the vessel’s International Maritime Organization identification…

"What do Bob Dylan and US President Donald Trump have in common? Not a lot, it would appear, but leave it to sanctions expert George Tsimis to make a connection on Tuesday at the 31st annual…

"Iraq’s oil ministry denied on Monday allegations about purchasing, receiving or re-exporting Iranian crude oil, saying that export operations are subject to strict controls. Energy-rich Iran…

"Several shadow fleet tankers accused of transporting sanctioned Iranian oil cargoes have been recycled at Alang in recent years, but while these vessels were on the list maintained by pressure…

The second Trump Administration has wasted no time signaling a hardline stance on Iran, kicking off what many expect to be "Maximum Pressure 2.0." A key early move was re-designating the…

"As Secretary Rubio visits President Mulino of Panama Sunday, an advocacy group, United Against Nuclear Iran, is urging the former senator to add pressure on the Central American country to end…

UANI Applauds President Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign and Demands Panama Immediately Cease Flagging Iran’s Ghost Armada Tankers and Verifiably Commit to Never Again Flagging its Oil Smuggling…

Updated: January 31, 2025

On June 11, 2022, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signed a 20-year cooperation agreement to expand ties in the oil and…

Updated: January 31, 2025

On December 5, 2022, the G7, the European Union, and Australia agreed to a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil. The G7…

"Iran’s infamous shadow tanker fleet grew by 132 vessels last year under Biden’s watch according to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), pushing their total “ghost fleet” to 477 ships. While UANI’s…

While geopolitics continues to make headlines in the tanker market, questions over Chinese oil demand linger in the background. Declines in Chinese crude imports and demand filled by illicit…

 “There's one group in New York, United Against Nuclear Iran. It's kind of a lobby group. It seems like it's close to the current administration on their advice for how to deal with Iran.…

"During the Biden administration’s four-year term, Iran sold $140 billion of crude to China, accounting for more than 80% of its total sales, according to the advocacy group United Against a…

"The 300,000-dwt VLCC Itaugua (built 1997) and 105,000-dwt Enzo (built 1999) and the 47,000-dwt product tanker Rialto (built 1998) all appear on pressure group United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI…

"Last year, the US sanctioned 139 tankers carrying Iranian oil and more than 100 tankers were also blacklisted in the previous years. However, nearly 500 tankers in total are involved in smuggling…

"Iran exported 587 million barrels in 2024, according to United Against Nuclear Iran, a nonprofit group that campaigns against threats it says are posed by Tehran. China imports accounted for 91%…

"Iran is likely to respond to any US crackdown on its oil exports during the presidency of Donald Trump with harassment and seizure of ships, according to security firm Ambrey. The incoming…

"Nearly 19m dwt-worth of VLCCs are under US sanctions, with more likely on the way. ABG Sundal Collier analyst Petter Haugen said on Thursday that 5% of the global tanker fleet is on the formal US…

"United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is calling for tougher measures on shadow fleet tankers as Iran’s oil exports increase.

In its latest annual report, chief of staff Claire Jungman and…

"In 2024, despite US sanctions, Iran's oil exports remained high, benefiting from OPEC+ cuts and the ongoing lax enforcement of sanctions, US-based non-profit United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)…

"United Against Nuclear Iran, a nonprofit that advocates tougher U.S. measures against the Islamic Republic, maintains a database of more than 470 such vessels."

"Last week, the NGO United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) cited data in its year-end report saying that Iran’s oil exports grew by 10.75 percent to 587 million barrels in 2024. China, it reported…

"Despite tightening Western sanctions, Iran’s oil exports reached 587 million barrels in 2024, marking a significant 10.75% increase from the previous year, with China emerging as the dominant…

"The regime’s sanctions-busting operation has also grown increasingly sophisticated. United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) identified 132 new vessels joining Iran’s “ghost fleet,” bringing the total…

"Similarly, the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) organization, which also tracks oil tankers carrying Iranian oil, says “In 2024, Iran exported 587 million barrels of oil, an increase of 10.75%…

"Iran has exported nearly 1.98 billion barrels of oil over the past four years since US President Joe Biden took office, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) said in its annual Tanker Tracker report…

"The NGO United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which is at the forefront of tracking Iran’s dark tanker fleet and oil exports, is out with its year-end review citing continued dramatic growth in the…

UANI’s final Tanker Tracker for 2024 reviews the year’s topline data points, UANI’s impact, and offers prescriptions for 2025.

Iran’s ability to sustain and increase its oil exports remains…

"When a VLCC started discharging oil to a smaller tanker in a ship-to-ship operation near the Malacca Strait this summer, ship tracking data suggested they were somewhere else - and nearly 13km…

"While the 300,000-dwt crude carrier Itaugua (built 1997), the 105,000-dwt crude carrier Enzo (built 1999), and the 47,000-dwt product tanker Rialto (built 1998) have never been officially…

"The US Treasury Department, with support from groups such as United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI), has been successful across Democrat and Republican administrations in identifying and placing…

"The Amor first came under the vigilant eye of US-based pressure group United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) in late 2021, when it was still trading as the Karo. UANI accused the ship of shipping…

"Panama has committed to de-listing ships hit by US sanctions but has been accused by campaign group United Against Nuclear Iran of previously failing to adequately respond to its warnings about…

" The findings are backed by research from tanker trackers at US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, and data from commodities and analytics provider Vortexa… UANI’s research suggests…

"Yet while Republicans are sure to take the Iranian threat more seriously than their Democratic forebears, actually stopping the flow of illicit oil won’t be easy. “This involves more than just…

"Some vessels have been identified by Greenpeace as part of a shadow fleet that endangers ecosystems in the Baltic Sea by transporting Russian oil globally. Others, according to the American human…

"Some vessels have been identified by Greenpeace as part of a shadow fleet that endangers ecosystems in the Baltic Sea by transporting Russian oil globally. Others, according to the American human…

"When New York-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran started tracking Iran-trading tankers in November 2020, it estimated about 70 vessels were active in the trade. Four years later,…

"According to preliminary figures from New York-based advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, Tehran exported almost 1.6m barrels per day in November, about its average pace for the year to…

"An assessment of all vessels listed by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) in its Tanker Tracker and its Ghost Armada to determine whether they meet the criteria for sanctions under E.O. 13902 as…

"This is when monitoring of shadow vessels (or dark vessels), as they were to be unofficially labeled, began in earnest. The monitoring was conducted by companies in the shipping industry, by…

"Despite a substantial tightening of sanctions this year, Iran’s oil exports are headed to their highest levels since prohibitions were reimposed by the Trump administration in 2019… According to…

"Chief of staff heads the US watchdog that continues to expose deceptive shipping practices and illuminate one of shipping’s darkest corners. Jungman and UANI will likely play an important role in…

"Panama says it will de-flag six ships blacklisted by the UK for hauling Russian oil. The six are among 30 vessels named by the UK last week in its biggest package of measures against the shadow…

The incoming second Trump Administration has reignited interest in the "Maximum Pressure" campaign on Iran, signaling intentions to further limit the Iranian regime’s oil exports and its financial…

"The US Congress should investigate China’s purchases of Iranian oil in the past five years, a top US advisory panel on China has urged, with Tehran looming as a larger issuein the next Trump…

“The scope and scale of the illicit ship-to-ship transfers here is much larger than in other locations,” said Charlie Brown, a Singapore-based maritime security expert who serves as senior advisor…

"The commission – citing advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran and other sources tracking data on Iranian oil exports – said on Tuesday that China’s imports of Iranian oil rose 9 per cent…

"Claire Jungman, head of the Iran Tanker Tracking Program at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), described the ships registered through ILFT as among the most important carriers of Iranian oil.…

"The ships registered through the office are among "the most notorious" clandestine carriers of Iranian oil, says Claire Jungman, head of the Iran Tanker Tracking Program at the anti-Iran advocacy…

"According to Claire Jungman, head of the Iran Tanker Tracking Program and the anti-Iranian advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), the ships registered through the Dutch firm are among…

"What makes the scheme remarkable isn’t just its scale, but how long it operated in plain sight. Eleven of Al-Qatirji’s tankers were already exposed by the United Against Nuclear Iran advocacy…

"The main customers for Iranian mazut are China and the UAE. Calculations by Iran International, citing data from Vortexa, Kpler, and the United Against Nuclear Iran(UANI), an advocacy group,…

"Most of the 11 oil tankers involved in the scheme were previously identified by the United Against Nuclear Iran advocacy group as part of Iran’s “ghost fleet” of sanctions-evading oil tankers.…

"Most of the 11 oil tankers involved in the scheme were previously identified by the United Against Nuclear Iran advocacy group as part of Iran’s “ghost fleet” of sanctions-evading oil tankers."…

"According to data from tanker trackers at US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, Tehran is exporting about 1.6m barrels per day of crude and condensate so far this year, compared with…

"When a sanctioned suezmax tanker offloaded its cargo of oil at China’s port of Tianjin, it was the end of an odyssey from Iran that included three transfers and four vessels... This story…

Since the brutal October 7 attack by Iran-backed Hamas, the Biden Administration has noticeably ramped up sanctions on “Ghost Fleet” tankers. As of October 28, 2024, a total of 98 tankers were…

UANI Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and UANI Chief of Staff Claire Jungman write: "As the United States faces mounting threats worldwide, the foreign policy choices the next president makes will be…

"For Iranian crude oil, West Africa makes an unlikely transshipment hub for supplies mostly directed to markets in Asia, said Claire Jungman, Chief of Staff a UANI, who suspected transponder…

"Earlier in 2024, U.S. officials met with Panama to discuss the issues that have come under increased scrutiny as Western authorities worked to stop the so-called shadow fleet maintaining Russia’s…

"For example, the UANI (United Against Nuclear Iran) organization reported that about 25% of the ships it tracked that were involved in the Iranian oil trade were registered in Panama. This…

"According to tanker trackers at US monitoring group United Against Nuclear Iran, Panama went from flagging 40% of the ships engaged in Iranian oil trades at the beginning of the year to 26% as of…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s announcement on Thursday of…

"The latest move by the administration of US President Joe Biden to expand sanctions on Tehran could add pressure on Iran’s petrochemical sector, legal experts said... Claire Jungman, chief of…

"Claire Jungman, director of United Against a Nuclear Iran’s (UANI) Tanker Tracking Program, told the publication that the numbers should serve as a “catalyst for the administration to enforce…

"President Joe Biden has levied new sanctions on Iran following the latter’s wave of missile attacks against Israel. Iran recently directly attacked Israel with over 300 ballistic missiles and…

"Foreign economic policy analysts attribute the discrepancy to several factors. Primarily, Iran incurs substantial costs in circumventing US sanctions, including offering significant discounts to…

"Two LPG carriers conducting a cargo transshipment operation off the coast of Bangladesh went up in flames on Sunday. The fires were eventually extinguished by Bangladesh’s navy and coast guard,…

"Iran is on pace for another big year in 2024, exporting more than $34 billion in oil through October, according to figures compiled by United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI), an advocacy group that…

"The Captain Nikolas, a Cook Islands-flagged vessel owned by Panama-registered Folegandros Maritime, is managed by Aspero Ship Management. Operating from the UAE, Aspero faces accusations from the…

"While sanctions have not stopped designated tankers from trading — nor Iran’s oil from flowing to its customers, particularly in China — they do raise hurdles and impose costs that ultimately…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) hosted an exclusive premiere screening of a documentary, produced by Iran International TV, highlighting Iran's clandestine oil shipping network…

"What is the "shadow fleet" that Iran uses to sell oil to China, its loyal customer? And how does this fleet work to help Iran circumvent Western sanctions? Interview with UANI Chief of Staff…

On September 25, the United States slapped more sanctions on entities and individuals connected to Iran's petroleum sector—by far the regime’s most important financial lifeline. The U.S.…

"An oil spill occurred a few days ago in the Persian Gulf, when the crew of an old tanker transferred its cargo of oil to another, equally aged one. These are the 'Fortune Galaxy', which is the…

"Reuters cites the findings of Claire Jungman of the organization United Against Nuclear Iran. They show that in June 2024, a tanker entered the port of Sohar in Oman , receiving oil from another…

"In the warm waters of the Persian Gulf, hidden from the world, two ageing oil tankers pulled up close. Anchored side by side, the Fortune Galaxy — a sanctioned ship infamous for smuggling Iranian…

"Panama claims to have tightened up its procedures on flag-hopping after the US sanctioned seven ships on its books for their alleged oil trades linked to Iran and the militant group Hezbollah…

"The terms "dark fleet" or "shadow fleet" refer to disguised ships that smuggle oil, thereby circumventing sanctions. According to the US-based nonprofit United Against Nuclear Iran, Iran's shadow…

"Kasra Aarabi, a director of IRGC Research at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) said that Iran’s oil industry was “one of main lifelines — or arteries — of the regime”. He said its infrastructure…

"But experts say that even if Trump had been reelected, he would have had trouble keeping sanctions from eroding. In particular, China has become adept at evading U.S. sanctions by arranging for…

"The growth of the shadow fleet and the use of sanctions by the U.S., the EU, and now the UK against vessels involved in sanction evasion or other illegal activities has increased pressure on the…

Suez Rajan, an Iran International TV production, explores the high-stakes drama of an oil tanker seized for violating Iranian oil sanctions. The stand-off drew in U.S. and Iranian military forces…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) invites you to join a powerful documentary premiere on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, focusing on Iran's illicit oil shipping operations and the…

Coinciding with the UN General Assembly

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) invites members of the press and special guests to attend the exclusive premiere of a compelling new…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) announced today that U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) will give keynote remarks at the premiere screening of a new documentary produced by…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) will host the premiere of a new documentary produced by Iran International TV, focusing on the illicit shipping of Iranian oil and the…

"The Vietnamese owner of a US-blacklisted Aframax tanker is trying to sell it for scrap. But no ship recycler will touch it…Pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran earlier claimed the Abyss had…

"The United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) organization estimates that Iran exported a total of 1.46 million bpd of oil last year. UANI identified 400 vessels involved in the secret transportation of…

On August 7, Israel’s National Bureau for Counter-Terror Financing (NBCTF), part of the Ministry of Defense, sanctioned 18 tankers for their involvement in the illicit trade of Iranian oil,…

"…Although not officially sanctioned by US authorities, its appearance on pressure group United Against a Nuclear Iran’s list of ships that have allegedly carried US-sanctioned Iranian crude made…

"Claire Jungman, Chief of Staff of US-based non-profit United Against Nuclear Iran, had earlier said that Ceres I has been transporting Iranian and Venezuelan oil in violation of UN sanctions…

"The US-based Iranian watchdog group United Against Nuclear Iran reported earlier this year a ship received Iranian oil from another ship via ship-to-ship transfer off the coast of Kharg Island,…

In the complex world of maritime trade, Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs play a crucial role. As large pooled mutual insurance organizations, they provide coverage for a wide range of…

"The American human rights group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) recorded that the Liberian-flagged tanker Golden Eagle, which previously loaded oil from Iran’s Kharg Island, transferred part…

"In one new trade, the Golden Eagle tanker sailed near the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh earlier this year after receiving oil from another vessel that loaded it from Iran’s Kharg Island…

(New York, NY) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauds the State of Israel for imposing sanctions on 18 tankers involved in the illicit trade of Iranian oil that helps finance the…

"Daniel Roth, Research Director for United Against Nuclear Iran, speaks with SKAI TV on the “Dark Fleet,” tanker ships illegally carrying Iranian and Russian Oil."

"Daniel Roth, Research Director for United Against Nuclear Iran, speaks with SKAI TV on the “Dark Fleet,” tanker ships illegally carrying Iranian and Russian Oil."

"Ceres I last loaded Iranian oil via transfer with an Iranian tanker in March off the country's Kharg terminal, subsequently transferring the cargo to two tankers around the Malacca Strait between…

For more than six years, through dozens of private letters and a lot of public exposure, UANI has led the campaign to compel Panama to stop flagging vessels involved in transporting Iran’s…

"'While global supply routes have been seriously affected by the Houthi attacks, Iran’s oil trade, especially to its number one importer, China, has continued unabated,' United Against Nuclear…

"The cargo was transferred onto the Türkiye-flagged tanker T. Semahat earlier this week via a ship-to-ship transfer near Iran's Larak Island, said Claire Jungman, chief of staff at U.S. advocacy…

"The cargo was transferred onto the Turkey-flagged tanker T. Semahat earlier this week via a ship-to-ship transfer near Iran’s Larak Island, said Claire Jungman, chief of staff at U.S. advocacy…

"Graham noted in a statement that during the Trump Administration, Iranian crude exports dropped as low as 300,000 barrels per day. According to United Against Nuclear Iran, under the Biden…

"The 2001-built Ceres I, meanwhile, is part of the dark fleet used for facilitating Iranian trade, engaging in storage and ship-to-ship transfers, based on information from Lloyd’s List. It also…

"Claire Jungman, Chief of Staff at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and a specialist in monitoring suspicious oil tankers, said that since 2019, the tanker has transported at least 8 million…

"The Malaysian authorities have seized the Chinese-controlled VLCC that fled after being involved in a collision with a Hafnia-owned LR1 tanker in the South China Sea last Friday. The Malaysian…

"'IT IS no secret that tankers engaged in sanctions trades are masters at deceptive shipping practices, from manipulation of Automatic Identification System signals to document forgery. Those that…

"It subsequently transferred the cargo to two tankers around the Malacca Strait in Asia between April 7-9, said Claire Jungman, chief of staff at U.S. advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran,…

"United Against Nuclear Iran, a campaign group, identified the ship as a carrier of Iranian crude in April 2021. It has also previously been involved in at least three voyages hauling Venezuelan…

"The Oxis was sailing under the name Uzor until earlier this year and was identified by United Against Nuclear Iran as taking cargoes of Iranian crude by ship-to-ship transfer in October and…

"The United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has identified 383 vessels suspected to be part of a clandestine “ghost fleet.” So-called ghost ships are vessels that disguise their ownership and…

As the U.S. continues to apply sanctions aimed at curbing Iranian oil exports—most recently on June 25—the regime in Tehran continues to get around them. One underreported tactic involves using…

"Recent figures by watchdog United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) found that since 2021, Iran sold a record $90 billion worth of US-sanctioned oil to countries like China and India."

"Using open-source data, the nonprofit United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) identified 383 suspected “ghost fleet” vessels, including 189 Panamanian-flagged vessels (49% of all vessels) as of…

"The US sanctioned a Ukrainian captain and his United Arab Emirates-operated tanker on Monday over his alleged role in oil cargoes to fund Houthi weapon purchases for attacks on commercial…

"On February 8, 2023, an advertisement seeking crew for a large oil tanker appeared on maritime job forums. The ship’s official identification number along with anything else that might easily…

"Starting from a list of known Russia-affiliated oil smuggling vessels kept by the nonprofit watchdog United Against Nuclear Iran, journalist Nathaniel Peutherer was able to cross reference the…

"The commercialisation of Automatic Identification System data in recent years and the increased access to vessel location data means sanctions skirters have to work harder to hide their activity…

In this month’s update, we note with approval that the Panama Maritime Authority is making significant progress in cleaning up its registry by deleting at least 32 vessels suspected of…

"…Sources: China’s General Administration of Customs; United Against Nuclear Iran and Vortexa. Chinese and Russian customs data show China has supplanted Russia’s loss of Western access to the…

"Claire Jungman, a sanctions expert at the US-based campaign group United Against a Nuclear Iran, told the JC: 'The system laid bare by the parallel documents is an extremely common tactic. We see…

"In one such operation, the Casinova tanker loaded such fuel at Iran’s Bandar Imam Khomeini port in recent months, said Claire Jungman, chief of staff at U.S. advocacy group United Against Nuclear…

"In this week’s podcast, our guests Brian Maloney, partner in Seward & Kissel’s litigation and investigation group, and Claire Jungman, chief of staff at advocacy group United Against Nuclear…

"Malaysia seized an Indian and a Chinese tanker due to illegal ship-to-ship operations involving Iranian oil six months ago, after the advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), disclosed…

"The advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) recently disclosed satellite evidence showing two vessels, HECATE and ELVA, offloading massive cargoes of Iranian crude at China’s Dongjiakou…

"In defiance of US sanctions, illicit Iranian oil is reportedly being offloaded once again in China, as Iran continues to find ways to circumvent international restrictions.

The advocacy…

(New York, N.Y.) — In a significant development, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has exposed fraudulent activities within the Guyana Maritime Administration (MARAD)…

"Over a dozen tankers linked with Iran, including several that were recently sanctioned, are fraudulently flying the Guyanese flag. The country’s maritime administration said an organisation named…

"…Campaign group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) had raised the alarm about the source of the reputed Iraqi cargo during its discharge from the Vietnamese-owned 105,200-dwt Abyss (built 1998)…

"The US has sanctioned 25 tankers and four LPG carriers in the year to date because of links to Iran. These measures have thus far not had a significant impact on exports of crude and condensates…

U.S. and European economic restrictions have been in place on Syria since 2011, including measures prohibiting most oil trade with Syria. Despite this, Syria has been a consistent top-five…

"…Campaign group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) raised the alarm about the source of the reputed Iraqi cargo during the discharge from the Vietnamese-owned 105,200-dwt Abyss (built 1998) to…

"At a US Congressional hearing in December, Claire Jungman, chief of staff of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), revealed that Tehran has quadrupled its oil revenue since 2020, and that 'due to…

"…The blacklisting comes a day after President Joe Biden signed off a financial package to Ukraine and Israel alongside new measures aimed at targeting the Iranian oil trade which stands at a six-…

"...While scrutiny of Iran’s energy trade tends to focus on oil exports and the dark fleet of veteran tankers servicing that trade, its outflows of propane and butane have grown at a far faster…

"…For most of last year, the United States had refrained from imposing new sanctions on Iran's oil sector, he said, and it also doesn't appear to have invested efforts in enforcing existing…

"Campaign group United Against Nuclear Iran identified the two vessels and posted a satellite image of the ships side-by-side."

"…Iran’s oil exports have staged a comeback in recent years after the reimposition of sanctions sliced them from over 2m barrels per day in 2018 to a few hundred thousand when the measures were…

"The Niovi, Advantage Sweet, and St Nikolas tankers, which were captured last year, were anchored in Iranian seas as of 12 April, according to Claire Jungman, the chief of staff at United Against…

"The Advantage Sweet, Niovi and St Nikolas tankers, which were taken last year, were anchored in Iranian waters as of April 12, said Claire Jungman, chief of staff at U.S. advocacy group United…

"Iran exported nearly 1.4 million barrels of oil per day in October, sustaining its average for 2023. This is up 80% from the 775,000 barrels per day Iran averaged under the Trump Administration’s…

"Jason Brodsky, Policy Director at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), also wrote on X that the boarding may be 'part of a multi-layered response from Iran which wants to maintain attention and…

"Claire Jungman, chief of staff at U.S. advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, which tracks Iran-related tanker traffic via satellite data confirmed movements of both vessels, adding that…

"Claire Jungman, chief of staff at U.S. advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, which tracks Iran-related tanker traffic via satellite data confirmed movements of both vessels, adding that…

"Illicit Iranian oil is en route to Bangladesh for the second time with its arrival scheduled at Chittagong anchorage on Wednesday, as Iran continues to evade sanctions.

According to…

" According to the advocacy group, United Against a Nuclear Iran, the Islamic Republic had generated approximately $80 billion in revenue from oil sales between 2021-2023, hitting a five-year…

"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…

"…United Against Nuclear Iran, a pressure group that identifies ships operating in trades that fall under sanctions against Tehran, has all 13 ships on its ghost fleet list. “By stopping these…

"Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran, which tracks the “ghost fleet” of tankers that Iran uses to evade U.S. sanctions, said that the newly-designated ships are just one…

Just as travelers may not generally enter other countries without a valid passport, ships may not dock at foreign ports without a recognized flag. So it was a significant step this month when the…

"…Claire Jungman of United Against Nuclear Iran, a campaign group that tracks tankers following the reimposition of sanctions by the US government in 2018, said that the move “underscores China’s…

"Nunn cited a February report by Bloomberg News showing that American Club covered 21 vessels suspected of carrying illicit Iranian oil, more than any of its 11 larger peers. The insurer had…

"In a statement on January 16, the AMP said: "Regarding the requests presented by the organisation Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), we must mention that after reviewing the list, from the 217 ships,…

"The pressure on Panama follows criticism from pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which says that nearly 40% of tankers carrying..."

"The NGO watchdog group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) highlights a rapid growth in the fleet transporting Iranian oil products. Their analysis shows that the fleet jumped from 70 identified…

"A report released this month by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) found that during Mr. Biden's three years in office "Iran has managed to sell $90 billion worth of US-sanctioned oil, setting…

"If Tehran were to publicly acquire full nuclear weaponization, Iran's terrorist proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthi rebels would be emboldened knowing they were backed by a nuclear…

"The latest action targets two Hong Kong and Marshall Islands-based shipowners and two vessels for their role in the scheme. The ships had previously been identified by the watchdog organization…

"Even its oil is still flowing. A March 1 report by United Against Nuclear Iran, which tracks tankers, found that under the Biden Administration, “Iran has managed to sell $90 billion worth of U.S…

""Iran has managed to sell $90 billion worth of U.S.-sanctioned oil, setting new export records in the process," according to the latest figures published by United Against a Nuclear Iran.

"Iran set export records by selling $90 billion in U.S.-sanctioned oil, according to watchdog United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which highlighted the Biden administration's "hesitance to enforce…

""Iran has managed to sell $90 billion worth of U.S.-sanctioned oil, setting new export records in the process," according to the latest figures published by United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI),…

The striking divergence between U.S. oil policy on Russia versus Iran was borne out again this month.

On February 23, the U.S. levied sanctions on Sovcomflot, Russia’s biggest tanker…

"According to Ofac, Artura conducted STS transfers with Mehle (IMO: 9191711), which was sanctioned in January, also for ties to al-Jamal. In some instances, Artura obfuscated its identity by using…

"The ship’s flag state Panama was told about the suspected involvement of the ship in the Iranian oil trade in May 2023 by the campaign group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which tracks the…

"United Against Nuclear Iran chief of staff Claire Jungman said the sanctions against the Artura and Koahana show the “power of persistent advocacy” by the group, also known as UANI. She told…

"Last week, Bloomberg reported that the American Club had insured more ships suspected of violating sanctions than other comparable insurers, according to data from United Against Nuclear Iran, a…

UANI Research Director Daniel Roth interview on Iran International regarding Iranian oil sanctions evasion.  

"… Claire Jungman, chief of staff at United Against Nuclear Iran, a campaign group that raised the alarm about some of the transfers identified in the indictments, said that the allegations…

"Tankers were removed from New York-based marine insurer over the past five weeks, after media organisation Bloomberg started investigating United Against Nuclear Iran claims the club insured 21…

"The American Club has defended its compliance procedures after news agency Bloomberg reported it was involved with 21 vessels linked to the shipment of Iranian oil.

Nineteen vessels,…

"That’s the home of American Club, the smallest of the 12 companies that cover most of the world’s oceangoing ships against spills and accidents, and the only one based in the US. American Club…

"... One way to slow exports is to start targeting individual ships that carry the oil, said Claire Jungman, chief of staff at United Against Nuclear Iran. “There are 360-plus vessels currently…

(New York, N.Y.) — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Senator Joseph I. Lieberman and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following joint statement today applauding the U.S.…

"Claire Jungman, chief of staff of New York-based pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran, said the move constitutes a "significant milestone" but urged for stronger enforcement against the…

"… The vessel, which at the time of its sale was managed by Global Tech Marine Services of Dubai, was reported back then to have been sold on an as-is basis in Singapore for $500 per ldt, or $8.2m…

"... Euronav said last year it was investigating the STS operation after campaign group United Against Nuclear Iran raised the alarm after its 441,600-dwt Oceania (built 2003) was spotted…

"US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran traced the illicit transfer and alerted Euronav, who told Lloyd’sList on March 30 that it was investigating the claims. The Belgian giant was said to…

"Iran now exports oil more than any time in the past five years, according to Japan’s influential daily Nikkei, with as much as 90% of the total exports going to China. This is confirmed also by…

The Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen has carried out a total of 30 piracy (hijacking), UAV, and anti-ship ballistic missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since the…

"Earlier this month, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) identified 370 foreign-flagged ‘ghost ships’ suspected of involvement in the illicit transfer of Iranian crude oil or petroleum products…

"Iran uses 'ghost fleets,' vessels marked with the flags of other nations, as a loop hole to export oil—and 49% of these vessels hold the Panamanian flag. Using open-source data, the nonprofit…

"The letter points out that United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) identified 383 vessels suspected to be part of a clandestine “ghost fleet.” Notably, almost half of these vessels, are flagged in…

"Representing Twenty other US Republican and Democratic senators, US senators Bob Casey and Marco Rubio have sent a letter dated January 11 to the AMP’s Department of Resolutions and Inquiries to…

"Citing data from the non-profit watchdog group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), the letter contends that 383 vessels have been identified as suspected of operating in the ghost fleet…

"In this satellite photo provided by Planet Labs PBC, vessels identified as the Virgo, left, and the Suez Rajan — now the St. Nikolas — by the advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran are seen…

"UNITED Against Nuclear Iran, the New York-based non-governmental advocacy group seeking to 'combat the threats' posed by Iran, has strongly criticised the hijacking of the Greece-owned tanker St…

(New York, N.Y.) — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chief of Staff Claire Jungman issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control…

"Attention began focusing on the Suez Rajan in February 2022, when the group United Against Nuclear Iran said it suspected the tanker carried oil from Iran’s Khargh Island, its main oil…

"A year-long cargo dispute ultimately saw the US Justice Department seize 1m barrels of Iranian crude on the ship. The Suez Rajan hit the headlines in February 2022, when the group United Against…

"Ambassador Mark Wallace, the CEO of the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) organization, told Newsweek that the Iranian seizure shows that the U.S. 'has lost its deterrence.'

'We must…

"Speaking to POLITICO, Mark Wallace, former American ambassador to the U.N. and CEO of the United Against Nuclear Iran pressure group, said he was 'extremely' concerned about the welfare of the…

ST NIKOLAS (FKA SUEZ RAJAN) Is a Vessel Operating Under the Supervision of the U.S. Department of Justice

(New York, NY) – On Thursday, masked men from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy (IRIN)…

"The Oceania made headlines once more in March 2023, when Euronav said it was investigating claims put forward by United Against Nuclear Iran, a US-based lobby group, that the ship was preparing…

"United Against Nuclear Iran also included the vessel on a list containing ships that were under investigation by United Against Nuclear Iran for violating sanctions. The vessel Tripathi called…

(New York, N.Y.) — On Thursday, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace and UANI Advisory Board Member Governor Jeb Bush co-authored an op-ed in National Review arguing…

"According to figures from New York-based pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran, Tehran exported over 530m barrels of oil last year, a 27% increase from 2022. 

The record exports…

"... The Omega hauled sanctioned Iranian crude last year, according to United Against Nuclear Iran and cargo tracking data, but was still listed, via AIS signals, as having armed guards on board…

UANI Advisory Board Member Governor Jeb Bush and UANI CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace write: "n the past decade, as U.S. investment and diplomatic engagement in Central America waned, China has…

UANI’s final tanker tracker of the year reviews the topline data points for 2023 UANI’s impact, and offers prescriptions for 2024.

2023 Summary: Key Data-points

The free flow of Iranian…

"The representatives cited United Against Nuclear Iran’s recent warning that 370 foreign-flagged 'ghost ships' are suspected of contributing to Tehran’s circumvention of oil bans over the past two…

Iranian Oil Trafficking Updates from United Against Nuclear Iran

(New York, N.Y.) — This year has marked a significant stride in United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)'s mission to thwart the illegal…

(New York, N.Y.) — Following a multi-year effort by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), pressure from Congress on the Biden administration to hold Panama and the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP)…

"Recent data show that 'due to diminished sanctions enforcement, Iran has accumulated north of $80 billion dollars in oil revenues since 2021,' said Claire Jungman, chief of staff of United…

"Ms. Claire Jungman, Chief of Staff for United Against Nuclear Iran, will testify."

'Higher oil prices present greater profit margins for sanctioned trades, making them more attractive to illicit traders,' said Claire Jungman, chief of staff at nonprofit United Against Nuclear…

"Pressure group's chief of staff has been shining a light on the dark fleet. Jungman has been exposing vessels that sidestep sanctions and employ dangerous and deceptive shipping…

In the wake of Hamas’ massacre of 1,200 Israelis on October 7, Iran has taken advantage of the ensuing chaos to escalate its policy of maritime aggression. Some of Iran’s and Iranian proxies’…

"The monthly average of Iran's crude production was between 2.76 million b/d and 3.01 million b/d during Q3, the highest since 2018, according to the Platts OPEC survey by S&P Global. The…

US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran welcomed Ofac’s actions but said they fell well short of what is needed to choke Iran’s revenue streams and hurt its ability to fund Hamas and its…

"…The United Against Nuclear Iran flag flies near the Suez Rajan. The ship spent months anchored off Texas after it was seized."

"This is up 80% from the 775,000 barrels per day Iran averaged under the Trump Administration’s 'maximum pressure' strategy, according to United Against Nuclear Iran, the group of former U.S.…

(New York, N.Y.) — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace and Chairman Senator Joseph I. Lieberman issued the following joint statement today following a series of…

(New York, N.Y.) — In case you missed it, last Friday, the Wall Street Journal editorial board featured data from United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) to illustrate the detrimental impact of lax…

"Iran exported nearly 1.4 million barrels of oil per day in October, sustaining its average for 2023. This is up 80% from the 775,000 barrels per day Iran averaged under the Trump Administration’s…

"According to the 'Octo'ber 2023 Iran Tanker Tracker' by United Against Nuclear Iran, the Islamic republic has exported over $80 billion worth of oil since the Biden administration began. The…

The barbaric atrocity inflicted by Iran-backed Hamas on October 7 has reignited the question of how to stop billions of petro-dollars flowing to the head of the snake in Tehran. Since the start of…

“Is Malaysia helping Iran skirt oil sanctions?” this blog asked in July 2019.  Four years and a billion barrels of oil later, the Guardian has asked the same, highlighting striking…

SUEZ RAJAN Remains Laden With Illicit Cargo One Year After UANI Action

(New York, N.Y.) — The Marshall Islands-flagged SUEZ RAJAN remains laden at sea with approximately one million barrels of…

100 Vessels Lose Critical Certificates Following UANI Action

(New York, N.Y.) — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)’s work to identify and detect vessels engaged in the smuggling of Iranian oil…

United Against Nuclear Iran’s (UANI’s) ship-tracking data and research shows that the Trump and Biden administrations had different impacts on Iran’s oil sector. The Trump administration sought to…

II. Chinese Imports of Iranian Oil – Total

Total Chinese imports of Iranian oil since April 2018 – the start of UANI’s Tanker Tracker resource – tells an even more dramatic story than the…

April marks the fourth anniversary of UANI’s Tanker Tracker. It draws on deep wells of HUMINT, satellite imagery, Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, cargo datasets, port documentation…

(New York, N.Y.) – United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement today urging Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Government to…

Administration, Congress Must Work To Stop Iran From Selling Oil To China

(New York, N.Y.) — On Tuesday, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Senior Adviser Ambassador Nikki Haley authored an op-ed…

In August, Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh announced an end to its fuel subsidies, which have drained the bank’s reserves since the country began descending into a financial crisis.…

(New York, N.Y.) — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)’s campaign to monitor and report illegal Iranian oil transfers and international sanctions violations was highlighted in major maritime…

(New York, N.Y.) — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)’s campaign to monitor and report illicit Iranian oil transfers and international sanctions violations was highlighted by The Wall Street…

According to filings by the United States Government in a federal court proceeding pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States seized Iranian…

Iranian Vessels Using Creative & Brazen Methods To Avoid U.S. Sanctions

(New York, N.Y.) – For the past 18 months, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has been tracking the activities of the…

News in May was dominated by Iran’s dramatic and ultimately successful delivery of 1.5 million barrels of gasoline to Venezuela, defying U.S.…

China continues to import north of 200,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) from Iran but there are indications that 2020 could be the year that the U.S. finally gets…

After turning its AIS off in the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, on August 14, NITC Crude Oil Tanker SANAN has appeared in the Strait of Malacca with a…

A critical part of the US “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran is getting the regime’s oil exports to zero.  On May 2, 2019, the Trump administration terminated…

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As Iran's Oil Exports Skyrocket to 117% of Pre-Geneva…

In Case You Missed It: UANI Quoted by Reuters Regarding Iran's Rising Oil Exports "The Increase in Oil Sales Alone has Already Been Worth Over $4 Billion in New Revenue…

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UANI Calls on…

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UANI Calls on the Korean Register of Shipping to Stop Certifying…

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UANI Calls on Bureau Veritas to Comply with Sanctions and Stop…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2012 Contact: Nathan Carleton, [email protected] Phone: (212) 554-3296

UANI Statement on Possible Delay of EU Insurance Ban on Iran Oil…

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