March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026: Iran War Maritime Intelligence Daily
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U.S. Treasury Expands Pressure on Iran’s Shadow Fleet and Weapons Procurement Networks
At a Glance Expanding Pressure on Iran’s Maritime and Weapons Networks On February 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated more than 30 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to Iran’s shadow fleet and to networks supporting ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons production. The action targets two...
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The EU Maritime Services Ban That Didn’t Pass: Implications for Russian Trade
At a Glance A Sanctions Escalation That Stalled The European Union’s proposed maritime services ban on Russia was expected to mark a structural escalation in sanctions enforcement. Instead, EU ministers failed to reach an agreement, delaying the adoption of the bloc’s 20th sanctions package after opposition led by Hungary, with at least one other member...
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Russian Diesel Tanker Sails for Cuba as U.S. Order Blocks Oil Imports
A tanker carrying Russian diesel is sailing for Cuba even as tightening U.S. pressure on the island’s fuel supply has forced other shipments to abort voyages or cancel loadings. Vessel Movements, AIS Changes, and Cargo Origin The Hong Kong-flagged medium-range tanker initially broadcast Havana as its destination on February 7, then altered its AIS signal...
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Cameroon Pledges Crackdown on Ship Registry Flagging 13% of Dark Fleet Tankers
Cameroon’s government has pledged to deregister all shadow fleet tankers following representations from Brussels and amid a surge in registrations from sanctioned, stateless tonnage in late 2025 and early 2026. More than 20 vessels reflagged to Cameroon in the past 30 days, and 43 in the past 60 days, according to Windward Maritime AI™ intelligence....
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EU-Owned Tankers Ship 35% of Russia’s Oil in January Ahead of EU Ban
EU Moves to End Maritime Workarounds EU-owned tankers shipped 35% of Russian oil in January, ahead of a planned “full maritime services ban” that will end Western marine service providers’ ability to transport crude sold to fund the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. The ban was announced on February 6 by European Commission President Ursula von...
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