Iran Seizes US-Sanctioned Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil in Sea of Oman

The Iranian navy seized the US-sanctioned tanker ‘Ocean Koi’ in the Sea of Oman, claiming it was attempting to disrupt Iran’s oil exports. Iran stated the oil onboard belonged to the Islamic Republic of Iran. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions following recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz.