United Against Nuclear Iran ("UANI") is a nonprofit and non-partisan policy organization formed to combat the threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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"The American naval blockade has prevented Iranian crude tankers from successfully escaping enforcement in the Gulf of Oman since July 12, leaving at least 53 oil-laden tankers clustered along Iran’s coastline as of Oct. 27."
@UANI analysis via @BIZPACReview on the likelihood of a U.S. military campaign against the Iranian regime after Nov. 3 midterms.
Full article 👇
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Yesterday, DANDELION turned around in the Gulf of Oman, likely after facing U.S. naval blockade enforcement. DANDELION was attempting to breach the blockade carrying 490K barrels of Iranian LPG, received via an Oct 26 STS transfer.
Full @UANI update: unitedagainstnucleariran.com…
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Tehran’s Friday prayer Imam today called for #Iran to reconsider its nuclear doctrine, saying a review would strengthen deterrence and national security. Mohammadjavad Hajaliakbari described the demand as a product of “national maturity and awareness."
iranintl.com/en/202610306555
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On October 28, 20 tankers laden with Iranian oil remained anchored near Kharg Island, Iran (11 east, 9 further south). No tankers were observed loading at Kharg in satellite imagery yesterday—and zero Iranian crude loaded since August.
Full @UANI update: unitedagainstnucleariran.com…
UANI retweeted
29 OCT 2026
🇮🇷-flagged cargo ships heading to 🇷🇺 ports
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1. English Channel:
🇮🇷 container ship ZARDIS (IMO 9349679), approached the Dover Strait, on its way to Bronka 🇷🇺, near St. Petersburg, ETA 3 NOV.
2. Strait of Gibraltar:
🇮🇷 container ship NYRA 2 (IMO 9241487), transited into the Atlantic Ocean, on its way to St Petersburg 🇷🇺, ETA 8 NOV.
3. Shanghai:
🇮🇷 container ship AYSAN (IMO 9165803) departed port and is on its way to Vladivostok 🇷🇺, ETA 1 NOV.
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See details at @UANI Iran Shipping Update:
unitedagainstnucleariran.com…
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UANI retweeted
29 OCT 2026
@CopernicusCMS #Sentinel2 🛰️📷
Strait of Hormuz
244 days since 28 FEB: start of conflict
131 days of US-facilitated transits stats
108 days since 14 JUL: current US Blockade
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@UK_MTO / JMIC Report #109:
US-facilitated transits via Strait of Hormuz:
▶️ Latest Period (25–28 Oct):
120 transits over 4 monitored days
for 30.0 transits/day
▶️ October Month-to-Date (1–28 Oct):
837 total transits over 28 monitored days
for 29.9 transits/day
▶️ Total Cumulative Transits:
2,970 transits over 131 monitored days,
for 22.7 transits/day
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See @UANI Iran Shipping Update for more details:
unitedagainstnucleariran.com…
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Iran has created a secret network of military agencies with global reach to import at least $2 billion in hardware, explosives and heavy-duty trucks since January 2025, evading both the US naval blockade and Western sanctions, a Reuters investigation has found.
reuters.com/world/iran/irans…
"There's just a continuous exchange of messages and red lines...This standoff is likely headed towards more conflict."
Jason Brodsky @JasonMBrodsky via Al Arabiya @AlArabiya_Eng on the relationship between the U.S. and Iran.
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The U.S. does not have maximalist demands. It wants Iran's regime to behave like an ordinary nation-state, not a revolutionary cause. But Tehran refuses.
And diplomacy doesn't work with your regime because on the few occasions it did produce deals they were so bad that they that later fell apart because the Islamic Republic views diplomacy as an extension of its conflict with America, not a resolution of it.
Washington’s contempt for diplomacy is once again laid bare. President Trump’s admission that he never believed in the Islamabad MoU and considered it a waste of time exposes the hollowness of their diplomatic commitments.
For Iran, this is nothing new. Washington has a long record of reneging on its commitments and treating international obligations as disposable whenever they become inconvenient.
There is absolutely no justification for European states and other apologists for Washington to continue whitewashing U.S. misconduct and shielding it from accountability.
Broken commitments cannot be excused, international law cannot be applied selectively, and no amount of political spin can absolve Washington of accountability.
UANI retweeted
28 OCT 2026
JMIC and @US5thFleet #NCAGS published updated Blockade Enforcement guidance.
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The United States is enforcing a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastlines in response to Iran’s continued aggression and illegal attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz in violation of International Law.
This blockade applies to all vessels regardless of flag or ownership. Neutral vessels, carrying neutral cargo or in ballast, between neutral ports in the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz may be subject to questioning, visit, and search to confirm their intentions regarding the blockade.
Due to the current geopolitical situation, vessels which do not need to transit the area are advised to remain well clear to avoid unnecessary delays to their voyage.
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More info at @UANI Iran Shipping Update:
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This may apply to Erdogan’s Turkey, perhaps Pakistan too, but I struggle to see how it would apply to Saudi Arabia.
This notion assumes that a weakened regime in Iran translates into a less reckless and hostile one. It doesn’t. A weakened regime may mean fewer resources for the IRGC, but it won’t fundamentally shift its calculus or neuter its asymmetric operations.
For states spending billions on modernisation, living under the shadow of a hostile IRGC regime capable of launching unprovoked attacks on critical infrastructure at any time is far more costly than a pro-Israel alternative in Tehran. It is difficult to see the strategic value of “balancing” Israel if doing so risks compromising one’s own security.
Riyadh will be fully aware of this, having been on the receiving end of IRGC attacks despite all the promises made by Tehran.
Given the above, if a weakened regime over an alternative in Tehran is one of the aims of Ankara and Islamabad, I would argue that it exposes significant divergences in the strategic priorities underpinning the “Mecca Alliance.”
"Iranian tankers...head for their final destination, a refinery in China, which currently buys about 90 percent of Iran's oil. In late July, UANI counted at least 261 vessels at anchor there."
How the Iran war's back door runs through Malaysian waters — @UANI analysis via IR Insider.
Full article👇
irinsider.org/south-east-asi…
UANI retweeted
27 OCT 2026
@CopernicusCMS #Sentinel2
Philippines Sea
Likely 🇨🇳 PLAN Aircraft Carrier spotted, about 200nm, west of Luzon, Philippines.
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The 🇮🇷-flagged Container Ship ZARDIS (IMO 9349679) transited the Gibraltar Strait on its way to Bronka, near St Petersburg 🇷🇺, with an ETA on 2 NOV.
ZARDIS previously visited Port Klang, 🇲🇾
🇮🇷 NYRA 2 (IMO 9241487) is not far behind, having passed Malta yesterday. ETA to St Petersburg 🇷🇺 is 10 NOV. NYRA 2 previously visited Mumbai 🇮🇳
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See @UANI Iran Shipping Update for details:
unitedagainstnucleariran.com…
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There's definitely been an uptick in the frequency of meeting announcements for #Iran's regime's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. First it was the president, then speaker of parliament, then chief justice, now it's the SNSC secretary.
iranintl.com/en/202610275710
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Today’s meeting will pump more air into the IRGC’s already inflated ego. It is convinced its attacks on neighbouring states forced them to come to Tehran—and gave it leverage. This perception is dangerous. It increases the risk of recklessness and miscalculation if war resumes.
Photo from meeting in Iran today (From left to right)
Ibrahim Kalın, Turkey’s intelligence chief.
Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s defense minister.
Mohsen Rezaei, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief.
(Behind them: Ali Khamenei Ruhollah Khomeini and Mojtaba Khamenei)
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A London-born radical pro-Hezbollah preacher accused of celebrating terrorists has set up a physical and religious training camp in Thailand to teach ‘Islamic spiritual psychology’, the Daily Mail can reveal. w/ data and comments from @UANI and @KasraAarabi.
dailymail.com/news/article-1…
A London-born radical pro-Hezbollah preacher accused of celebrating terrorists has set up a physical and religious training camp in Thailand to teach ‘Islamic spiritual psychology.'
Exclusive in the Daily Mail with data and analysis from @UANI @KasraAarabi via @ImogenGarfinkel @DailyMail
Full story👇
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UANI "reported on October 1 that dozens of vessels carrying Iranian oil and petroleum products were clustered along Iran’s coastline."
UANI also "identified some smaller LPG and naphtha shipments passing the blockade, but said it had not tracked a loaded Iranian crude tanker successfully escaping enforcement and departing the Gulf of Oman."
@UANI's shipping analysis via The Times (Australia).
thetimes.com.au/world/53402-…
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@UK_MTO / JMIC advisory #108:
US-facilitated transits via Strait of Hormuz:
▶️ Latest Period (22–24 Oct):
101 transits over 3 monitored days
for 33.7 transits/day
▶️ October Month-to-Date (1–24 Oct):
717 total transits over 24 monitored days
for 29.9 transits/day
▶️ Total Cumulative Transits:
2,850 transits over 127 monitored days,
for 22.4 transits/day
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See @UANI Iran Shipping Update for details:
unitedagainstnucleariran.com…
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