TankerTrackers says 3rd tanker carrying Iranian fuel to Lebanon has reached Syria

The Iran-aligned Hezbollah movement says the shipments it is importing should ease a crippling energy crisis in Lebanon. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said last month the Iranian fuel shipments constitute a breach of Lebanon's sovereignty. Both Syria and Iran are under U.S. sanctions.


Reuters | Cairo | Updated: 06-10-2021 06:30 IST | Created: 06-10-2021 06:30 IST
TankerTrackers says 3rd tanker carrying Iranian fuel to Lebanon has reached Syria
  • Country:
  • Egypt

A third tanker carrying Iranian fuel for distribution in Lebanon has reached the Syrian port city of Baniyas, TankerTrackers.com reported on Twitter on Wednesday. The Iran-aligned Hezbollah movement says the shipments it is importing should ease a crippling energy crisis in Lebanon.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said last month the Iranian fuel shipments constitute a breach of Lebanon's sovereignty. Both Syria and Iran are under U.S. sanctions.

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

Give Feedback