Iran’s oil shipments carried by “shadow” tankers bound for China are running out, with US naval pressure cited as the reason supplies have stopped reaching Asian markets. Multiple outlets report that Iranian crude that had been stockpiled on vessels or tied to Iran’s main export points is no longer arriving, leaving buyers to find replacements.
The coverage links the slowdown to a US blockade affecting Iran’s ports and oil-loading terminals. One outlet says the shadow fleet has exhausted its on-water crude after a prolonged blockade, while others emphasize that Iran’s main terminals remain empty for weeks. The reports also describe downstream impacts for China-linked refining activity and global oil prices, though the specific mechanisms and emphasis differ across outlets.
