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India seizes three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers: Report
India deployed 55 ships and up to 12 aircraft to enforce sanctions and prevent illicit ship-to-ship oil transfers linked to Iran, officials said.
- On Feb 16, India seized three U.S.-sanctioned tanker ships linked to Iran this month, Reuters reported citing a source with direct knowledge.
- After detecting suspicious activity about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, Indian authorities intercepted vessels to stop ship-to-ship transfers that obscure oil origins within India's exclusive economic zone.
- LSEG records indicate the seized vessels are Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star and Al Jafzia, with two linked to Iran and Al Jafzia carrying fuel oil from Iran to Djibouti in 2025, last year, according to OFAC data.
- The vessels were escorted to Mumbai for investigation, and the Indian Coast Guard deployed about 55 ships and 10 to 12 aircraft for round-the-clock surveillance after the U.S. intercepted the Veronica III on Sunday.
- The crackdown comes amid improving U.S.-India ties, as Washington earlier this month cut import tariffs to 18% from 50% after New Delhi agreed to stop Russian oil imports, targeting intermediaries and mid-sea transfers.
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India Seizes 3 US-Sanctioned Tankers Linked To Iran: Report
India has seized three US-sanctioned tanker ships linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.
·New Delhi, India
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Washington earlier this month announced it would reduce import duties on Indian products as New Delhi agreed to stop imports of Russian oil.
India seizes three US-sanctioned tankers linked to Iran, steps up maritime surveillance
The vessels — Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star and Al Jafzia — were intercepted amid concerns they were attempting to obscure the origin of oil cargoes through ship-to-ship transfers, according to a report
·Mumbai, India
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