How Myanmar dodged US sanctions to get Iranian jet fuel
Myanmar has reportedly masked Iranian jet fuel shipments as South African diesel in a bid to bypass US sanctions. An investigative reveal shows contracts that mislabel the cargo’s origin and characteristics. Such deceptive tactics complicate the enforcement of US sanctions against Iran. Previous shipments have also been traced back to Iran, heightening concerns. US officials are rigorously…
Myanmar allegedly deceived US sanctions by disguising Iranian jet fuel as South African diesel, according to a Reuters investigation. The trade involved a $15.8 million contract between Myanmar-based Dynamic Wave and Thailand's Tawan-Oil Trading, which misrepresented the cargo's origin and nature. This deception comes as the US seeks to restrict fuel supplies that could aid Myanmar's military in airstrikes against civilians.
The investigation also revealed an earlier transaction in May 2025, involving 202,000 barrels of fuel described as South African diesel. These transactions highlight the challenges of enforcing US sanctions on Iran when shipments pass through regional intermediaries and are accompanied by misleading documents.
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