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Iranian tankers appear to be en route to Venezuela

The United States has called for shipments between the two sanctioned countries to stop.

An Iranian flag flutters on board the Adrian Darya oil tanker, formerly known as Grace 1, off the coast of Gibraltar on August 18, 2019. - Gibraltar rejected a US demand to seize the Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic dispute as it prepared to leave the British overseas territory after weeks of detention. (Photo by Johnny BUGEJA / AFP) (Photo by JOHNNY BUGEJA/AFP via Getty Images)
An Iranian flag flutters from the Adrian Darya-1 oil tanker, formerly known as the Grace 1, off the coast of Gibraltar, Aug. 18, 2019. — JOHNNY BUGEJA/AFP via Getty Images

Up to five Iranian-flagged vessels are carrying gasoline to Venezuela despite US sanctions and pressure on both countries.

Iran and Venezuela have had strong relations for years, in part due to both of their hostile relations with the United States. Both countries help each other maintain trade in the face of US sanctions.

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