US seizes third Iran-linked tanker

The Iranian oil tanker seized by the US in the Indian Ocean was carrying crude destined for China, according to a new report.

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Indian Ocean

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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 17:36 UTC

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US INDOPACOM forces have conducted another maritime interdiction in the Indian Ocean, boarding the crude oil tanker M/T MAJESTIC X on April 23. According to a New York Times report, the vessel was carrying oil from Iran that was destined for China. The operation was carried out by the US Navy's special forces as part of the ongoing enforcement of sanctions against Iranian oil exports. This marks the latest in a series of US actions to disrupt Iran's maritime trade.

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5d agoGeopolitics Watch

The New York Times reports the seized tanker's cargo of Iranian oil was destined for China.

e/eineurope · topic · T-05459cycle Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 17:36 UTC · first reported 5d ago