US-Sanctioned Iranian Crude Skips India, Sails To China
A US-sanctioned Iranian tanker, Ping Shun, carrying 6 lakh barrels of crude, unexpectedly changed its declared destination from Vadinar, India, to Dongying, China. Had it reached India, it would have been the first Iranian crude import since 2019. Analysts say the sudden shift highlights ongoing uncertainty despite a US sanctions waiver.