Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The move marks New Delhi’s first direct support of U.S. efforts to crack down on the so-called dark fleet.
Action to deter the smuggling of illicit oil is accelerating, but even hulking tankers have many ways to hide.
But using the same strategy the White House directed at Venezuela is seen as likely to spark retaliation by Tehran and a surge in oil prices.
In a sign of Moscow’s difficulties selling oil, millions of barrels are floating on the water, waiting for buyers and attracting record price discounts.
The Trump administration put out a new general license authorizing equipment and technology transactions.
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