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'Zombie Ships' Using Fake IDs Shuttle Iranian Oil Through Strait of Hormuz
Reports suggest that 'zombie ships,' vessels believed to have been scrapped, are appearing in the Strait of Hormuz, using fake IDs to shuttle Iranian oil and with allegations that they paid the IRGC $2 million for passage through Iranian waters.
25 Mar, 03:58 — 25 Mar, 17:33
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The IndependentMostly Factual14d ago
The ‘zombie’ ships appearing in the Strait of Hormuz after they were scrapped for parts
Reports suggest the vessels transitioned through Iranian waters and may have paid the IRGC $2m to pass
By Oisin Mcilroy
Read full article →national-uaeMixed15d ago
'Zombie ship' uses fake ID to shuttle Iranian oil through Strait of Hormuz - thenationalnews.com
'Zombie ship' uses fake ID to shuttle Iranian oil through Strait of Hormuz thenationalnews.com
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First report: national-uae · 25 Mar, 03:58|Full coverage: 2 · 14h|Window: 14h
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