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US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters as part of a wider naval blockade on Iran.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 20:46 UTC
US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters
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The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, according to shipping data and Reuters reporting. This action is part of the broader U.S. naval blockade against Iran that has been in effect since early 2025. The intercepted vessels were carrying Iranian oil and were attempting to navigate through key Asian shipping lanes when U.S. naval forces intervened. The blockade has significantly disrupted Iranian oil exports and contributed to global energy market volatility, with Brent crude recently surpassing $100 per barrel.
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The Reuters report provides exclusive sourcing from shipping and security officials, confirming the intercepts and specifying the tankers' positions near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.

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