Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker for Smuggling Fuel
Iranian authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker near the island of Qeshm in the Gulf.
The tanker was carrying a large amount of fuel that Iran says was being smuggled.
The authorities did not say which country the tanker belongs to, but they did say that 16 crew members have been arrested.
The seizure happened on Wednesday.
Iran says the crew will be charged with crimes related to smuggling.
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker near Qeshm Island in the Gulf.
The tanker was carrying 4 million litres of allegedly smuggled fuel.
16 foreign crew members were detained on criminal charges.
The seizure occurred on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Iranian authorities did not disclose the tanker's nationality or name.
- Who
- Iranian authorities
- What
- Seizure of a foreign oil tanker carrying smuggled fuel
- When
- Wednesday, December 25, 2019
- Where
- Near the Iranian island of Qeshm in the Gulf
- Why
- The tanker was allegedly carrying 4 million litres of smuggled fuel
- Location
- Near Qeshm Island, Gulf
- Amount of Fuel
- 4 million litres
- Number of Detained Crew
- 16
- Date of Seizure
- Wednesday (Dec 25)
- Charges
- Criminal charges for smuggling
