A Brazilian judge has ordered state oil company Petrobras to refuel two bulkers operated by an Iranian company.

Jose Antonio Dias Toffoli, president of the Supreme Federal Court, issued the ruling on Thursday, the Folha daily said.

Iran had threatened to cut imports from Brazil if Petrobras did not bunker the 53,600-dwt Bavand (built 2008) and 75,000-dwt Termeh (built 2001).