Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman, State Media Says
Iran said the Ocean Koi was carrying Iranian oil and that all 24 crew members were safely evacuated without injury.
- The Islamic Republic of Iran's navy seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Sea of Oman through a planned operation, according to an army statement.
- Iran's military asserted that the capture was based on a judicial ruling and aimed to protect the nation's oil interests.
- The tanker had been transporting millions of barrels of Iranian high sulfur fuel oil since May 2025, as reported by the military.
- Iran's state news agency noted that the seized tanker was redirected to Iran's southern coast.
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