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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, May 8 - According to reports from Iranian media on the 8th, the Iranian Navy has seized an oil tanker.
The report stated that the Iranian Navy's special forces "seized the oil tanker 'Ocean Koi', which is suspected of undermining oil exports and harming Iran's national interests." The oil tanker has been directed to the southern coast of Iran and handed over to the judicial authorities.
Classification
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iranian Navy seized an oil tanker
Location
Iranian southern coast
Unit
Iranian Navy
Time
May 8
Equipment
oil tanker
Summary
The Iranian Navy seized an oil tanker named 'Marine Koi' on May 8, accusing it of undermining oil exports and harming national interests. The tanker has been redirected to the Iranian southern coast and handed over to judicial authorities.
Key Facts
- Iranian Navy seized an oil tanker
- The tanker is named 'Marine Koi'
- The operation was described as a special action
- The tanker was accused of undermining oil exports
- The tanker was directed to the Iranian southern coast