Iranian oil tankers signal Pakistan as next stop in unusual move amid US blockade

Two Iranian oil tankers, Rani and Amil, changed their destination signals to Karachi, Pakistan.

The vessels carry a combined one million barrels of Iranian crude and exited the Persian Gulf.

Pakistan has not imported Iranian oil for at least a decade, making unloading unlikely.

The move is seen as a response to the reimposed US naval blockade targeting Iranian shipping.

Analysts believe the tankers may use Pakistani waters for standby or cargo transfer to avoid sanctions.