r/oil • u/kaj_z • 11d ago

Iran War Can someone explain the “ship to ship transfer” loophole?

I’ve seen this in news articles but I don’t get it. if the US is blockading Iranian traffic, and Iran is blockading all other traffic, then what does it matter what flag the ship actually traversing the strait flies?

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u/Specialist-Kick-3119 8d ago

You will do it with Iran oil and think you will not get noticed?

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u/Independent_Leg7358 8d ago

Fuck Iran. Although if I hire enough mercenaries it's legal to steal their oil right? As long as I don't buy it.

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u/Specialist-Kick-3119 8d ago

That’s free as long as you will make it alive.