GULF SHIPPING

Reflagging of Kuwaiti Tankers to Go Ahead this week despite Congressional and Iranian Pressures

The saga of putting US flags on 11 Kuwaiti tankers has continued to dominate events in the turbulent Gulf, particularly since the operation is planned to start later this week. The US administration is determined to go ahead with its decision and has shown no cracks in its ranks on the matter despite the pressures it has encountered. Congressional blocking efforts have so far...