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Iran Utilizes Swarm Fleet To Counter US Deterrence

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Iranian oil tankers are utilizing illegal 'shadow fleet' methods to navigate the Strait of Hormuz and evade international sanctions. Countries including Iran, Russia, and North Korea are reportedly turning to cryptocurrencies to generate revenue or bypass international sanctions. These nations utilize complex technologies to hide the movement of funds, potentially reshaping international trade rules toward a digital petrodollar model. The spokesperson stated that the EU's moralizing would not earn it reputation on the international stage and would instead expose double standards. The statement follows ongoing tensions regarding international sanctions on the country. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the evening of April 27 condemning European Union sanctions against Iran. Iran has submitted a new proposal regarding its position toward the United States.

Iranian oil tankers are utilizing illegal 'shadow fleet' methods to navigate the Strait of Hormuz and evade international sanctions. Countries including Iran, Russia, and North Korea are reportedly turning to cryptocurrencies to generate revenue or bypass international sanctions. These nations utilize complex technologies to hide the movement of funds, potentially reshaping international trade rules toward a digital petrodollar model. The spokesperson stated that the EU's moralizing would not earn it reputation on the international stage and would instead expose double standards. The statement follows ongoing tensions regarding international sanctions on the country. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the evening of April 27 condemning European Union sanctions against Iran. Iran has submitted a new proposal regarding its position toward the United States. The discussion also involves the necessity of returning workers to the oil sector to ensure salary payments can be maintained. Iran has faced 48 years of economic sanctions, though officials suggest previous achievements were made despite these restrictions. Taiwanese media reports that Iran possesses a 'swarm fleet' consisting of hundreds to thousands of small, fast boats. The US Navy has reportedly avoided intercepting Iranian vessels within the range of these small boats to prevent expensive destroyers and attack ships from becoming targets for cheap boats and drones. These vessels are difficult to target when hidden in coastal areas and are integrated with missiles, drones, and sea mines.

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Sources · 7 independent

Al Jazeera Arabic Voice

“هذا الاسطول يستعمل ادوات غير قانونيه الابحار المظلم ما يساعده في الخروج في منطقه مضيق هرمز”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“لجوء طهران إلى استخدام العملات المشفرة لتدخل هذه الأدوات ضمن أدوات الضغط الأمريكية في المواجهة مع إيران عبر تتبع حركة الأموال باستخدام تقنيات تحليل متقدمة”

Iran International

“اتلات اختصاصیه ایران اترنشنان، از هوافیت ممور خاصه واهد 4,000 سپای پاسی...”

BBC Arabic

“بيبيسي بيبيسي بيبيسي بيبيسي بيبيسي بيبيسي بيبيسي هذا هو the BBC لا يوجد أسلحة في هذا القناة تأكد من كل our services are at bbcworldservice.com”

France Info

“domestiques, Cet rapport avec l'animal totem, qu'on a eu, nous quelque part.”

CBN São Paulo AAC

“segue em expansão, com aumento próximo de 4%, podendo atingir um novo recorde. Apesar de impactos climáticos pontuais, a demanda internacional permanece aquecida. Por favor...”

Al Jazeera Arabic Voice

“وجوء طهران إلى استخدام العملات المشفرة في إجراء معاملات مالية دون المرور بالنظام المصرفي التقليدي الذي يهيم عليه الدولار”

CNR Voice of China

“Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei condemned the EU's implementation of sanctions against Iran on the night of the 27th local time, saying these inhumane sanctions only trample the basic rights of ordinary Iranian people.”

Al Jazeera Arabic Voice

“Tehran's recourse to using cryptocurrencies to conduct financial transactions without passing through the traditional banking system, which is dominated by the dollar.”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“Tehran's recourse to using cryptocurrencies is a procedure... experts see that the impact may remain limited in the short term due to Iran's long experience in circumventing Western sanctions.”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“It is not limited to Iran; countries such as Russia and North Korea are also turning to cryptocurrencies to generate revenue or to circumvent sanctions using complex technologies to hide the movement of money.”

CRI News Radio

“Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei on social media on the 27th issued a statement condemning the EU's implementation of sanctions on Iran, calling these inhumane sanctions a trampling of the basic rights of ordinary Iranian people.”

CRI News Radio

“伊朗外交部发言人巴加埃27号晚 在社交媒体上发表声明 谴责欧盟对伊朗实施的制裁 称这些非人道制裁 是在践踏伊朗普通民众的基本权利”

CRI News Radio

“Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei issued a statement on social media on the night of the 27th, condemning the EU's sanctions on Iran, calling these inhumane sanctions a trampling of the basic rights of ordinary Iranian people.”

CRI News Radio

“伊朗外交部发言人巴加埃27号晚在社交媒体发表声明,谴责欧盟对伊朗实施的制裁,称这些非人道制裁是在践踏伊朗普通民众的基本权利。”

CRI News Radio

“Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei issued a statement on social media on the 27th condemning the EU's implementation of sanctions on Iran, calling these inhumane sanctions a trampling of the basic rights of ordinary Iranian people.”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“Iran has submitted a new proposal with a clear position toward the United States regarding this matter, which deprives them of the necessary income to revive their treasury and trade and to build the army and carry out their air force support.”

CRI Huayu Global

“Taiwanese media points out that Iran still holds an ace in the hole, which is a swarm fleet. This fleet is mainly composed of hundreds to thousands of small, fast boats.”

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