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Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Citing Threat to Exports

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Published: May 8, 2026

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Citing Threat to Exports

Iran has seized the Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of attempting to disrupt the country's oil exports. The vessel, under U.S. sanctions since February, has been transferred to Iranian judicial authorities.

Iran seized the Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, accusing it of attempting to harm and disrupt Iranian oil exports by exploiting regional conditions, according to a statement from the Iranian army reported by state media. The vessel was carrying Iranian oil at the time of interception.