In our latest episode, "Muddling Through the HormuzCrisis," we spoke with David Tannenbaum of Blackstone Compliance about the real-world implications of the 2026 Iran conflict for sanctions programs, maritime intelligence, and compliance frameworks.

Some of what we cover might surprise you:

→ Commercial vessels are no longer using standardinternational fairways — they're routing through Iranian-controlled waters near Qeshm and Lavan Island

→ General License U has created unexpected openings for dark fleet vessels, but key federal prohibitions still apply

→ The single biggest blind spot? The sheer volume of Iranianoil currently on the water — much of it cycling through FSOs

→ Known typologies are shifting: bigger vessels giving wayto chemical tankers, Swiss traders potentially giving way to new UAE or Hong Kong entities

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in AML, tradefinance, commodity finance, or maritime compliance.

💡 The core message:Robust controls still matter — they just need to be pointed in the right direction.