The Adrian Darya 1, previously named Grace 1, is carrying a supply of Iranian crude worth about $130m [File: Jon Nazca/Reuters]
Al Jazeera: US blacklists Iranian oil tanker 'headed to Syria'
Adrian Darya 1 on its way to Syrian port of Tartus in contravention of EU sanctions, Secretary of State Pompeo says.
The United States blacklisted an Iranian tanker at the centre of a major diplomatic dispute with Tehran, saying it had "reliable information" the ship was transporting oil to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions.
In a statement issued on Friday, the US Treasury Department said the Adrian Darya 1 was "blocked property" and "anyone providing support" to the vessel risked being sanctioned.
The ship's captain, Akhilesh Kumar, was also blacklisted under the order.
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WNU Editor: There is zero doubt in my mind that the oil in this tanker is heading to Syria.
More News On The Iranian Oil Tanker In The Mediterranean
U.S. says Iranian oil tanker headed toward Syria -- Reuters
Iran tanker row: US blacklists vessel 'bound for Syria' -- BBC
US blacklists Iranian tanker in Mediterranean -- AFP
Destination remains obscure for Iran oil tanker sought by US -- AP
Iranian Tanker Still Bound For Syria; US Working To "Disrupt" Oil Transfer: Report -- Zero Hedge
