Myanmar Disguised Shipments of Sanctioned Iranian Jet Fuel

Published 1d ago · Latest report 16h ago · Sanctions

Affects Myanmar (Burma) and Iran · Covered in 2 countries

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Myanmar used forged paperwork and shadow tankers to hide imports of Iranian jet fuel.

Myanmar has covertly imported hundreds of thousands of barrels of aviation fuel from Iran using shadow tankers and forged documents. Satellite imagery and shipping records reveal that vessels such as the Reef delivered the sanctioned supplies to the military regime.

The sourceSatellite analysis and shipping records from SynMax Intelligence uncovered the disguised deliveries.
The methodThe military regime relied on shadow fleet tankers to move the aviation fuel past international sanctions.

Why it matters

International sanctions restrict Iran from exporting petroleum products, yet illicit trade networks continue to supply fuel to repressive regimes. The continued flow of aviation fuel to Myanmar sustains military airstrikes against domestic opposition forces.

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Reports from satellite analysts and shipping records confirm that Myanmar's military has received shipments of Iranian aviation fuel using deceptive practices.

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