Reuters reports USA sold sanctioned oil tankers Era and Lileo for scrap metal
The USA has sold two sanctioned oil tankers, Era and Lileo, that were under Russian flag and seized in January 2026. Both tankers are to be recycled at scrap yards in India.
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The USA sold two sanctioned oil tankers, Era and Lileo, that were under Russian flag and seized in January 2026.
The tankers Era and Lileo are to be recycled at scrap yards in India.
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Who claims what
- —The tankers Era and Lileo are to be recycled at scrap yards in India. (per Reuters reporting)
- —The USA sold two sanctioned oil tankers, Era and Lileo, that were under Russian flag and seized in January 2026. (per Reuters reporting)
Our assessment
If Reuters' reporting is accurate, the sale and scrapping of Russia-flagged, sanctioned oil tankers Era and Lileo by the USA could affect maritime operators, shipowners, insurers,…
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