
Iran Seizes Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker in Retaliation for US Seizure
The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker seized by Iran in the Gulf of Oman was located east of Iran’s Qeshm island, carrying Iraqi crude oil destined for Turkey. The US had previously seized the same ship and its Iranian oil cargo, prompting Iran to take action. The incident coincides with attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen.