TASS5/19/2026World1 min readRussia
US Seizes Iranian-Affiliated Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
Quick Look
- The US has seized the oil tanker Skywave in the Indian Ocean, allegedly affiliated with Iran.
- The vessel was previously placed on US sanctions lists and was west of Malaysia on Tuesday.
- This marks the third such seizure by the US since the start of the war with Iran, following the capture of the Majestic X and Tiffani in April.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The United States has seized an oil tanker allegedly affiliated to Iran in the Indian Ocean. This is the third oil tanker captured by the United States since the start of the war with Iran.
Font size
The United States has seized an oil tanker allegedly affiliated to Iran in the Indian Ocean, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
According to the newspaper, the seized vessel, Skywave, was put on the US sanctions list back in March. On Tuesday, it was west of Malaysia.
This is the third oil tanker captured by the United States since the start of the war with Iran. The Majestic X and Tiffani were seized in April.
Open Questions
- What specific actions led to the seizure of the Skywave?
- What are the implications of this seizure for US-Iran relations?
- What will happen to the seized tanker and its cargo?
Related Topics
OrganizationsThe Wall Street Journal
This article was originally published by TASS.
