U.S. seizes Iranian oil cargo near Greek island - sources

U.S. Seizes Iranian Oil Cargo Near Greek Island

The vessel's Russian owner Transmorflot was subsequently designated on May 8. The tanker, renamed Lana on March 1 and flying the Iranian flag since May 1, has remained near Greek waters since then. It was previously Russian-flagged.

US seized cargo of Iranian oil carried by Russian tanker

Near the Greek island of Euboea, American authorities confiscated oil being transported by a Russian tanker. The cargo will be sent to the U.S. aboard another ship, the Reuters agency reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

US Seizes Tanker Full of Iranian Oil Near Greece - News From Antiwar.com

US Seizes Tanker Full of Iranian Oil Near Greece | Oil will be sent to the US, Iran faults 'clear example of piracy'

U.S. seizes Iranian oil cargo near Greek island

LONDON/ATHENS -- The United States has confiscated Iranian oil held on a Russian-operated ship near Greece and will send the cargo to the United States aboard another vessel, three sources familiar with the matter said. Read More

Iranian Oil Tanker's Cargo Seized in Greece After US Request

Greek media said the Lana tanker was believed to be carrying more than 100,000 tons of Iranian crude, in breach of United States and European Union sanctions on Iran

Iranian oil tanker’s cargo seized in Greece after US request

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The crude oil cargo of an Iranian-flagged tanker that was stopped in Greek waters last month has been seized and is being transferred to another vessel following a request fro…