The vessel was carrying approximately 4 million liters of fuel, which Tehran labeled as contraband. Sixteen foreign crew members were detained; their nationality and the tanker’s flag were not disclosed.
πThe incident occurred in a strategically important waterway through which a significant portion of the global oil trade passes.
βοΈIranian authorities periodically detain vessels in this region on charges of violations, including illegal cargo.
Recall that the US recently began seizing tankers carrying Venezuelan oil.
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