At least 13 empty Iranian tankers are anchored off Galle, Sri Lanka, with no destination, after the US naval blockade was reimposed on July 14. US Central Command has diverted 71 commercial vessels attempting to breach the blockade, including three disabled and two boarded. According to Kpler data, Iranian crude loadings have dropped to zero since mid-July, when seasonal demand typically rises. Tracking organizations United Against Nuclear Iran and TankerTrackers confirm the scale of the disruption, with up to 20 Iranian tankers away from home ports, some anchored off Malaysia.
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