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Israel Online · Sep 1, 2026

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Iraq’s SOMO Denies Links to Sanctioned Iran-Linked Tanker Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil has denied any contractual or commercial connection to the sanctioned tanker BINARY STAR following reports linking the vessel to Iraqi oil operations. The U.S. sanctioned the tanker in 2025 over allegations involving the transport of Iranian and Russian petroleum products. SOMO says vessels used for Iraqi oil exports undergo sanctions screening before approval. Israel onlines WhatsApp channel Join Israel online

*Iraq’s SOMO Denies Links to Sanctioned Iran-Linked Tanker* Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil has denied any contractual or commercial connection to the sanctioned tanker BINARY STAR following reports linking the vessel to Iraqi oil operations. The U.S. sanctioned the tanker in 2025 over allegations involving the transport of Iranian and Russian petroleum products. SOMO says vessels used for Iraqi oil exports undergo sanctions screening before approval. Israel onlines WhatsApp channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6fsor6hENqpe0uKL3W *Join Israel online* https://chat.whatsapp.com/FPTwOH0TWib8qthgLOhIgu

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