@Open Source Intel: Here me out: TankerTrackers reports Iran has up to 20 VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers, supertankers each can hold 2 million barrels of oil) available to absorb excess crude, buying Iran’s oil fields

TankerTrackers reports that Iran has up to 20 VLCCs available to store excess crude oil, potentially buying time for Iranian oil fields before forced shutdowns; however, an unknown covert operation targeting subsea manifolds on Kharg Island could halt oil flow, rendering the VLCCs idle and causing rapid well shutdowns.

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@Open Source Intel: Here me out: TankerTrackers reports Iran has up to 20 VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers, supertankers each can hold 2 million barrels of oil) available to absorb excess crude, buying Iran’s oil fields
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