Iranian Watchdog NGO UANI Adds 23 Tankers to “Ghost Armada”

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 Iran’s oil exports. The NGO highlights that despite the sanction efforts, Iran continues to raise large sums from the sale of oil. . . . The group also recognized the ongoing efforts of the United States, including last week’s expansion of the sanctions against the networks supporting Iran’s oil trade. The U.S. also added additional tankers to its sanctions. “UANI applauds President Trump and the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury for sanctioning this latest tranche of individuals, entities, and vessels which are funding the Iranian regime’s Armed Forces through the illicit sale of crude oil,” said UANI Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace. “In last week’s designations, the U.S. government sanctioned seven vessels which first appeared on UANI’s Ghost Armada list and that UANI recommended for sanctions: Pioneer Sam, Tusitala, Nexo, Al Siddeq, Aquaris, Ava 10, and Bodhi.”