shadow fleet

Japan has imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex along with vessels linked to Moscow's so-called shadow fleet used to evade oil price caps. The measures align Tokyo with ongoing G7 efforts to tighten pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine and to curb sanctions evasion through crypto and shipping loopholes.

Reports claim a US-led blockade is disrupting Iran's so-called shadow fleet of tankers used to move sanctioned oil, putting pressure on the IRGC, while the United States highlights a new fighter jet. Commentary frames Iran as responding under strain, with US airpower displays adding to the pressure. Details on the scale of the blockade and the aircraft remain limited.