Shadow Fleet Oil Tankers Pose Environmental Threat Due to Sanctions
The U.S., Canada, and European countries are facing environmental challenges, including wildfires and potential oil spills from shadow fleet tankers. These tankers, operated by Russia and Iran, are uninsured and poorly maintained, posing a risk of catastrophic oil spills. The Caroline Bezengi, a Suezmax oil tanker, is an example of such a vessel, currently leaking oil near Oman. The sanctions imposed by Western countries have led to these vessels being unable to be sold for scrap or repaired, increasing the likelihood of environmental disasters. 
