• FlowVoid
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    9 months ago

    It’s an American ship. They can’t transport Iranian oil for the same reason they can’t transport cocaine. It’s illegal.

    The DoJ told the company they were breaking the law. The company admitted wrongdoing and told the captain to turn around and bring the oil to the US. By handing over the oil, the company hopes their fines will be reduced.

    No naval forces were involved. No piracy, no interception at sea. Just a company trying to get out of hot water after it was busted

    • Nacktmull@lemm.ee
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      9 months ago

      Alright, now it makes more sense, thank you for the kind explanation!