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Captain of ‘Shadow Fleet’ Confesses to Escaping Coast Guard After Extended Chase

Captain of 'Shadow Fleet' Confesses to Escaping Coast Guard After Extended Chase

Former Oil Tanker Captain Pleads Guilty to Coast Guard Charges The ex-captain of an oil tanker under sanctions has admitted guilt for defying orders from the U.S. Coast Guard while evading capture across the Atlantic. Avtandir Karandadze, 47, a citizen of Georgia, entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell, facing one count […]

UAE Uses ‘Shadow Fleet’ Strategies to Move Tankers Through the Strait of Hormuz

UAE Uses 'Shadow Fleet' Strategies to Move Tankers Through the Strait of Hormuz

UAE Oil Tankers Navigate Strait of Hormuz Undetected On Thursday, reports emerged revealing that various oil tankers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) managed to transit the Strait of Hormuz without detection, employing the same strategies that Iranian and Russian “shadow fleet” ships use to sidestep sanctions. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is […]

Chris Murphy criticized for ‘great’ post about Iran’s shadow fleet ships

Chris Murphy criticized for 'great' post about Iran's shadow fleet ships

Sen. Chris Murphy Faces Backlash for Controversial Post Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut is currently under scrutiny for a brief social media post that has led some to label him a “traitor” for his remarks concerning the U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict. In response to a report indicating that 26 vessels from Iran’s shadow […]

Iran can disrupt the world’s oil supply with just a fleet of small boats, not a navy.

Iran can disrupt the world's oil supply with just a fleet of small boats, not a navy.

U.S.-Iran Naval Tensions: An Ongoing Challenge ISLAMABAD — President Trump stated that the U.S. had “defeated Iran’s navy,” referencing a series of attacks since late February that have taken out warships, submarines, and crucial military sites. However, despite these actions, Iran managed to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz. Experts pointed out that operations in […]

Sweden Inspects Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Alleged to Be Involved in Oil Spill

Sweden Inspects Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Alleged to Be Involved in Oil Spill

Suspected Oil Spill in Baltic Sea FRANKFURT, Germany – On Friday, the Swedish coast guard announced that they had boarded a tanker suspected of being behind a significant oil spill in the Baltic Sea, which stretched approximately 12 kilometers (8 miles). This vessel, under European Union sanctions aimed at a “shadow fleet” transporting Russian oil, […]

Russia employs covert fleet for $29M oil transfer in Gulf of Oman

Russia employs covert fleet for $29M oil transfer in Gulf of Oman

According to reports, Russia has utilized its so-called “shadow fleet” for a covert ship-to-ship transfer valued at around $29.3 million in the Gulf of Oman, actively bypassing Western sanctions. Maritime intelligence firm Windward AI noted on March 8 that the Russian-flagged tanker, M/V TRUST, which has already been sanctioned by the U.S., EU, and UK, […]

U.S. CENTCOM reports that more than 5,500 targets have been eliminated in Iran, and the strategic fleet is no longer operational.

U.S. CENTCOM reports that more than 5,500 targets have been eliminated in Iran, and the strategic fleet is no longer operational.

U.S. Military Operations Against Iran Reach Turning Point On Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) shared a significant operational update regarding its ongoing military activities against Iran, signaling a pivotal moment in the campaign. Adm. Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander, noted that U.S. forces have targeted over 5,500 locations throughout Iran, successfully destroying more than 60 […]

Department Of War Unveils Strategy For Large Fleet It Is Developing

Department Of War Unveils Strategy For Large Fleet It Is Developing

Army Secretary Discusses Strategy Amid Rising Tensions with Iran Army Secretary Kingsley Wilson recently shared insights with the Daily Caller regarding the administration’s approach as tensions with Iran increase. In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump emphasized that Iran must commit to not developing nuclear weapons. Wilson explained that the Army is […]