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U.S. Seizes Iran-Linked Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
The U.S. military seized an Iran-linked oil tanker overnight in the Indian Ocean, according to the Wall Street Journal. Two other tankers were seized in the same region in April.
May 19, 4:48 PM·1m read2 sources
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U.S. military seized an Iran-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight. U.S. officials. The tanker, identified as the Skywave, was targeted under sanctions linked to the Economic Fury program.
U.S. forces in the Indian Ocean in April. U.S. enforcement of sanctions against vessels tied to Iran.
U.S. sanctions on Iran-linked shipping have been in place for years. The recent seizures mark continued efforts to disrupt oil shipments associated with the country. The Wall Street Journal noted that the Skywave seizure occurred overnight, with no immediate reports of resistance or casualties.
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