UAE tankers covertly transport millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Kyiv • UNN
Four UAE tankers turned off their trackers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The country is attempting to maintain oil exports despite the threat of Iranian attacks.
At least four tankers loaded with oil from the United Arab Emirates recently passed eastward through the Strait of Hormuz with their location tracking systems turned off to avoid attacks from Iran. This was reported by Reuters, citing its own sources, according to UNN.
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It is noted that in April, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) of the UAE managed to export at least 4 million barrels of Upper Zakum crude and 2 million barrels of Das crude on four tankers from terminals in the Persian Gulf.
The publication indicates that such steps demonstrate the risks the UAE is willing to take to maintain sales, while other regional suppliers—Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar—have stopped trading or significantly lowered prices. Saudi Arabia is currently using the Red Sea exclusively for supplies.
According to the authors, before the start of the war in the Middle East, the Emirates shipped 3.1 million barrels per day. Currently, exports have decreased by more than a million barrels.
Recall
The US is temporarily suspending its operation to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz to assess the possibility of reaching agreements with Iran.