Tanker Carrying Iranian Crude Diverts From India, Now Headed To China: Report

Last Updated:April 03, 2026, 12:55 IST Ping Shun had earlier indicated through its transponders and AIS that it was en route to the Vadinar offshore terminal, with an expected arrival on April 4. A tanker carrying Iranian crude oil that was initially expected to deliver its cargo to India has instead changed course and is now heading toward China, highlighting the complex geopolitics surrounding oil trade amid ongoing regional tensions. The Ping Shun, an Aframax tanker built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, is now signaling Dongying, China, according to ship-tracking firm Kpler. Earlier this week, the…