Case-by-case licensing = flexible sanctions? The U.S. side's plan is well thought out

The U.S. government issues permits allowing a major shipbreaking buyer to purchase four ships that were sanctioned due to transportation of Iran-related cargo, potentially providing a legal exit route for Iran and Russia's shadow fleets; the relevant ships will be dismantled and recycled. U.S. officials say that case-by-case licensing may be more widely applied to clear high-risk ships globally.