The United States Navy confirmed Thursday morning that Iranian forces have seized an oil ship in the Gulf of Oman that was destined for the United States.
#BREAKING Iran Guards seize oil tanker in Gulf of Oman: US Navy pic.twitter.com/RuM3p4YcGp
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) April 27, 2023
The US called for the immediate release of an oil tanker it says Iran seized in international waters https://t.co/h0s6F0FB0m
— Bloomberg (@business) April 27, 2023
The tanker had recently departed Kuwait and was on its way to Houston, Texas.
“The oil tanker issued a distress call during the seizure,” the US Navy’s 5th Fleet said. “Iran‘s actions are contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability. Iran should immediately release the oil tanker.”
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