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international-relations2 years ago

Iran Seizes US Oil Tanker Off Qeshm Island

Iran has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, the St Nikolas, loaded with Iraqi crude oil destined for Turkey, in the Gulf of Oman. The tanker has been located east of Iran's Qeshm Island, and its ship tracking system is offline. This seizure is seen as retaliation for the United States' confiscation of the same vessel and its Iranian oil cargo last year. The U.S. had seized the ship in a sanctions enforcement operation, prompting warnings from Iran. This incident coincides with ongoing attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias targeting Red Sea shipping routes.

via gCaptain|
#gulf-of-oman#international-relations#iran
international-relations2 years ago

"Iran Seizes US-Involved Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Escalating Tensions"

Iran's navy seized an oil tanker, the St. Nikolas, in the Gulf of Oman, citing retaliation for the "theft" of Tehran's oil. The ship, carrying 145,000 metric tons of crude oil, was en route from Basra, Iraq, to Turkey. This action is likely to escalate tensions in the region, following previous seizures and attacks on ships. The incident comes amid heightened maritime tensions in the Middle East, with potential military consequences warned by US and British officials.

via DW (English)|
#gulf-of-oman#international-relations#iran
international-affairs2 years ago

"Tanker Seized by Men in Military Uniforms in Gulf of Oman"

An oil tanker, previously involved in a dispute between Iran and the United States, was boarded by unauthorized individuals in military uniforms in the Gulf of Oman, raising suspicions of an Iranian seizure. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, including attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea and potential retaliatory strikes by U.S.-led forces. The tanker, identified as the St. Nikolas, was bound for Turkey from Iraq and had been associated with a Greek shipping company. The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet and Iran's mission to the United Nations have not yet commented on the incident.

via The Associated Press|
#gulf-of-oman#international-affairs#iran
maritime-security2 years ago

Israeli-linked Tanker Seized in Third Attack off Yemen Coast

Unidentified armed individuals have seized the chemical tanker Central Park, carrying a cargo of phosphoric acid, in the Gulf of Aden. This incident follows a recent seizure of an Israeli-linked cargo ship by Yemen Houthis in the southern Red Sea. The U.S. and coalition forces are closely monitoring the situation, while the vessel's managing company, Zodiac Maritime, prioritizes the safety of the 22 crew members onboard. The seizure is part of a series of attacks in the region since the conflict between Israel and Hamas began.

via Reuters|
#gulf-of-aden#israel#maritime-security
international-relations2 years ago

Indonesia Foils Suspected Crude Oil Transfer on Iran-Flagged Tanker

Indonesian maritime authorities have seized an Iranian-flagged tanker carrying over 200,000 metric tons of light crude oil after a suspected illegal transfer at sea. The tanker was caught conducting a crude oil transshipment to another ship in Indonesia's exclusive economic zone. The vessel had a crew of 28 Syrian nationals and three other passengers, and the listed owner did not respond to requests for comment. This incident comes amid accusations by the United States and its allies that Iran is using shipping lanes to evade Western sanctions on its nuclear program.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#crude-oil#indonesia#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

International Crackdown: Iran-Linked Tankers Seized for Illegal Fuel Trade

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that its naval forces seized a tanker smuggling fuel in the Persian Gulf last week. The US military responded by dispatching aircraft and patrol ships to the area, but ultimately decided not to take further action. Tanker seizures by Iran have increased recently as the Biden administration seeks to enforce sanctions on Iranian oil and gas exports. The IRGC's seizure of the Nada 2 does not appear to be related to the US dispute over sanctions. The US Navy has expressed concern over Iran's actions and remains vigilant in protecting maritime traffic in the region.

via Al-Monitor|
#international-relations#iran#islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps
international-relations2 years ago

Iranian Navy Seizes Tanker in Persian Gulf, US Navy Prevents Further Incidents

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized a commercial tanker in the Persian Gulf, claiming it was carrying smuggled fuel. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet reported that Iran attempted to seize two other commercial tankers earlier in the week but backed off when a US Navy destroyer arrived on the scene. The recent seizure comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran and the US engaged in a standoff over Iran's nuclear program and maritime security in the Persian Gulf.

via Voice of America - VOA News|
#international-relations#iran#persian-gulf
international-relations2 years ago

US Navy Foils Iran's Attempt to Seize Tankers in Gulf of Oman

The US Navy intervened to prevent Iranian Navy ships from seizing two oil tankers in separate incidents in the Gulf of Oman. In the first incident, an Iranian Navy vessel approached a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker, but changed course and left the area after a US Navy destroyer and maritime patrol aircraft approached. In the second incident, an Iranian Navy ship opened fire at a different oil tanker, but no one was injured and the Iranian vessel left the scene as a US Navy destroyer approached.

via CNN|
#gulf-of-oman#international-relations#iran
international-relations2 years ago

Iran Seizes Tankers Off Bandar Abbas, Satellite Images Confirm.

Satellite images show two oil tankers recently seized by Iran, the Advantage Sweet and the Niovi, anchored off the coast of Bandar Abbas near a naval base in Iran's Hormozgan province. The seizure of the two ships represents the latest ship seizure conducted by Iran amid tensions with the West over its rapidly advancing nuclear program. The Niovi was seized over an unspecified court order in Tehran, while the Advantage Sweet was carrying Kuwaiti crude oil for American energy firm Chevron Corp. of San Ramon, California, at the time of its capture. Additionally, an internet account claiming to be a group of hackers took down websites associated with Iran's Foreign Ministry.

via ABC News|
#cyberattack#international-relations#iran
world2 years ago

Iran Seizes Tankers Off Bandar Abbas, Satellite Images Confirm.

Satellite images show two oil tankers recently seized by Iran off the coast of Bandar Abbas. The Marshall Islands-flagged Advantage Sweet was carrying Kuwaiti crude oil for Chevron Corp. when it was seized on April 27, while the Panama-flagged Niovi was seized on Wednesday as it left a dry dock in Dubai. The Niovi was not carrying any cargo, but data suggests it received oil from a ship known as the Oman Pride, which was sanctioned by the US Treasury in August 2021 for being "involved in an international oil smuggling network" that supported the Quds Force. The seizure of the Niovi is suspected to be related to a dispute over a shipment of Iranian oil.

via The Associated Press|
#iran#oil-smuggling#strait-of-hormuz
international-relations2 years ago

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes two tankers in a week in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, Niovi, in the Strait of Hormuz, the second such capture by Tehran in under a week amid heightened tensions over its nuclear program. The taking of the oil tanker renewed concerns about Iran threatening maritime traffic in the strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all crude passes. The U.S. Navy published surveillance footage shot by an aerial drone of about dozen Guard vessels swarming the tanker around 6:20 a.m. The Niovi had been coming from dry-dock repairs in Dubai, bound for Fujairah on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates without carrying any cargo.

via The Associated Press|
#international-relations#iran#maritime-traffic
international-relations2 years ago

Iranian Navy Seizes US-Bound Tanker with Indian Crew Amid Tensions.

The Iranian Navy has seized an oil tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members that was headed for the US off the coast of Oman. The ship's Turkish owner, Advantage Tankers, claims that the crew members are in "no danger." The US Navy has ordered the immediate release of the ship in response to Iran's "continued harassment" in the Gulf seas. This is at least Tehran's fifth commercial vessel seizure in the last two years.

via Marine Insight|
#gulf-seas#indian-crew#international-relations