… to seize it because it's in violation of a sanction, or it's a flagless vessel in the shadow fleet. And we were many of these ships here involve Iran and Some of that oil was going to be ultimately transferred to the excess refining capacity that China currently has. You mentioned the word shadow fleet, Senator Shaheen, and I have legislation on subsea cables. I've asked you about that the last time we're here, the sabotage being done, directly being targeted. (1:10:31–1:10:38)
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Asserts that some seized oil was intended for China's refining capacity.
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