US EditionIran seizes 2 foreign oil tankers in Persian Gulf, state media says
Iran's Revolutionary Guard detained about 15 foreign crew and seized over 1 million liters of fuel, accusing the tankers of smuggling in a monitored operation.
- On Thursday, Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, state television reported, but did not identify their nationalities or flags.
- State-Linked Tasnim reported the vessels had been monitored for months as part of a fuel-smuggling network, a chronic problem tied to Iran's low retail fuel prices and occasional seizures.
- Gen. Heidar Honarian Mojarrad said the tankers seized near Farsi Island held about 1 million liters of fuel, and Fifteen crew members were detained and transferred to Bushehr.
- If the United States deems the seizure illegitimate, it could complicate U.S.-Iran talks slated for Friday; past seizures like the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Talara sparked international outcry and set diplomatic precedents.
- The Strait of Hormuz's importance is highlighted as roughly one-quarter of the world's oil trade passes through it, with Iran seizing ships in recent months, including on Thursday.
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Omaha World-Herald
Iran captures tankers, says they smuggled fuel
MUSCAT, Oman — Iran seized two foreign oil tankers Thursday in the Persian Gulf, state television reported, claiming the vessels smuggled fuel. The report did not provide a nationality of the tankers or say what flag they flew under.
New York Post
Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens ‘massacre’ in Strait of Hormuz, hours before US talks
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said it intercepted the two ships near Farsi Island, claiming they were carrying about 1 million liters of smuggled fuel, Reuters reported.
Roanoke Times
News & RecordIran seizes two tankers, says they smuggled fuel
MUSCAT, Oman — Iran seized two foreign oil tankers Thursday in the Persian Gulf, state television reported, claiming the vessels smuggled fuel. The report did not provide a nationality of the tankers or say what flag they flew under.
Iran seizes 2 foreign oil tankers in Persian Gulf ahead of talks with US, 15 crew members in custody
Iran has seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf for allegedly smuggling fuel. The tankers, carrying about 1 million litres of fuel, were taken to Bushehr with 15 crew members in custody.
Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens 'massacre' in Strait of Hormuz, hours before US talks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted two oil tankers for alleged fuel smuggling ahead of high-stakes U.S.-Iran talks scheduled for Friday in Oman, detaining 15 crew members.
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