Ship-tracking data show two tankers laden with Iranian crude changed their destination signals to Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday, a rare move that may indicate they are seeking a safer anchorage after the US reimposed a maritime blockade. The Rani and Amil, carrying about 1.0 mln barrels combined, are unlikely to discharge in Pakistan because unloading could expose Islamabad to US sanction risk; Kpler says Pakistan has not imported Iranian crude for at least 10 years. Vortexa senior analyst Xavie

Ship-tracking data show two tankers laden with Iranian crude changed their destination signals to Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday, a rare move that may indicate they are seeking a safer anchorage after the US reimposed a maritime blockade. The Rani and Amil, carrying about 1.0 mln barrels combined, are unlikely to discharge in Pakistan because unloading could expose Islamabad to US sanction risk; Kpler says Pakistan has not imported Iranian crude for at least 10 years. Vortexa senior analyst Xavier Tang said the vessels may be sailing closer to Pakistan to avoid US naval vessels and have listed Karachi as an interim waypoint.