Iran revives a ghost ship Nasha to store crude as exports choke

Idled for decades, it’s now packed with oil

Iran has restarted the age-old oil tanker Nasha, pulling the vessel from retirement to ease a looming storage crunch. Kharg Island—its main crude hub—is nearing capacity, but exports have stalled under US sanctions and a naval blockade. With few alternatives, Tehran is turning to sea-based storage to hold excess crude at least for now.