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.
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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.
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