Iran Seizes Oil Tanker with 6 Million Liters of Contraband Fuel and Multinational Crew in Gulf of Oman

Dec 13, 2025 10:51 am CST

Iranian forces have intercepted an oil tanker carrying 6 million liters of contraband diesel fuel in the Gulf of Oman with 18 crew members from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. This seizure follows Iran's pattern of stopping alleged fuel smuggling operations, occurring just days after a similar US action near Venezuela, highlighting ongoing tensions in maritime fuel transportation.