Shipping data and satellite imagery reveal the United States is utilizing a clandestine oil transport method previously employed by Iran to evade sanctions. This technique involves at least 116 vessels engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer process within the Gulf region. The practice allows for the obscured movement of oil, effectively masking its origin and destination. Experts suggest this mirrors Iranian tactics used to continue oil exports despite international restrictions. The US has not officially commented on the findings. This method raises questions about transparency and adherence to sanctions regulations, despite the US being a key enforcer of those same regulations globally. The scale of the operation, involving over a hundred ships, indicates a significant and sustained effort.