Iran's Navy Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Amid US-Iran Crisis

Iran's navy seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, previously involved in a U.S.-Iran dispute, escalating tensions in the region. The vessel, previously known as the Suez Rajan, had its cargo of Iranian oil seized by the U.S. over sanctions. This seizure comes after recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea, raising the risk of retaliatory strikes by U.S.-led forces. The tanker, now named St. Nikolas, was boarded by armed men, and its owner, Empire Navigation, has not been contacted. The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet did not comment on the incident.