Iran Seizes 2 Oil Tankers in Persian Gulf, 15 Crew Detained

Feb 05, 2026

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has seized two oil tankers in Gulf waters, escalating maritime tensions in the strategically vital Persian Gulf and raising fresh questions about regional security and international shipping.

According to AP News and Reuters, the IRGC said it intercepted the vessels on Feb. 5, alleging they were transporting more …

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