Iran Says It Seized Foreign Tanker in Gulf of Oman Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling

The account remains unverified, with the ship’s registry, ownership, and crew status undisclosed.

Overview

Iranian state television reported on Dec. 12 that authorities detained a foreign-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Dec. 11.
Officials claimed the vessel was carrying more than six million liters of smuggled fuel.
The report said the tanker ignored orders to stop and lacked required documentation.
Key identifying details, including the vessel’s flag, owner, and crew information, were not provided.
No independent confirmation or international response had been reported at the time of publication.