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US Justice Department Probes Adani Group for Alleged Iranian LPG Imports

The department’s review follows a WSJ report documenting tanker signal blackouts and ship-to-ship transfers at Mundra that experts link to sanctions avoidance.

Overview

  • US prosecutors are examining whether Adani companies imported Iranian liquefied petroleum gas into India via the Mundra port in potential breach of US sanctions.
  • Adani Group has denied any sanctions evasion, stated it is unaware of a US inquiry and maintains a policy forbidding Iranian-origin cargo at its ports.
  • A Wall Street Journal analysis identified tanker tactics—including AIS signal disruptions and offshore transfers—commonly associated with sanctions-evasion routes.
  • Adani says its LPG segment accounted for just 1.46% of consolidated revenue in FY2024-25 and that all suppliers undergo OFAC screening and compliance checks.
  • Former President Donald Trump warned that any entity buying Iranian oil or petrochemicals would face immediate secondary US sanctions.