Iran Seizes Two Oil Tankers in Persian Gulf Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two oil tankers near Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf for allegedly smuggling over one million litres of fuel, including diesel. Fifteen foreign crew members were detained and referred to judicial authorities in Bushehr. The vessels were reportedly involved in smuggling operations for several months. This seizure follows similar incidents amid heightened regional tensions and ahead of upcoming nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Oman.