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Business Recorder
16-07-2025
- Business Recorder
Iran seizes foreign tanker over fuel smuggling
TEHRAN: Iran has seized a foreign tanker in the Sea of Oman on charges of fuel smuggling, the judiciary said Wednesday. The vessel was intercepted 'after legal documents related to its cargo were found to be incomplete,' said Mojtaba Ghahremani, head of the judiciary in southern Hormozgan province, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet. He added that the ship was reportedly carrying 'two million litres of smuggled fuel.' 'Seventeen suspects, including the captain and crew of the foreign tanker, have been taken into custody,' Ghahremani said, without elaborating on the identity and nationality of those arrested. Authorities are conducting laboratory tests and reviewing documents to verify the cargo's contents and legality, the report added. The seizure comes months after Iran's Revolutionary Guards intercepted two Tanzanian-flagged tankers allegedly transporting 1.5 million litres of diesel in the Gulf. Those vessels were later transferred to the port of Bushehr for legal proceedings.
Yemen Online
16-07-2025
- Yemen Online
Iran seizes foreign tanker on fuel smuggling allegations
Iran's judiciary says authorities have seized a vessel smuggling 2 million liters of fuel in the Gulf of Oman. Fuel smuggling is rampant from Iran, where the domestic fuel price is kept low by heavy subsidies. Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman for smuggling 2 million liters (around 528,000 gallons) of fuel, the chief justice of southern Hormozgan province said on Wednesday. The vessel was intercepted "after legal documents related to its cargo were found to be incomplete," said Mojtaba Ghahremani, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet. Fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states is a persistent problem for authorities in Iran, where domestic fuel prices are among the lowest in the world owing to heavy subsidies. What has Iran said about the vessel's seizure? Ghahremani said that said that the tanker was detected as part of routine monitoring along the Gulf of Oman. "During the continuous process of monitoring and surveilling suspicious fuel smuggling movements in the Gulf of Oman, officers inspected a foreign tanker due to its lack of legal documents regarding its cargo and seized it on charges of carrying 2 million litres of smuggled fuel," Ghahremani said, according a report carried by the semi-official Mehr news agency. "Seventeen suspects, including the captain and crew of the foreign tanker, have been taken into custody," Ghahremani said, without giving the identity and nationality of those arrested, or the name of the tanker and the flag under which it is registered. He said a judicial case had been opened at the Jask county prosecutor's office. "The actions of fuel smugglers, who in coordination with foreigners, attempt to plunder national wealth will not remain hidden from the judiciary and punishment of perpetrators, if their crimes are proven, will be without leniency," Ghahremani said, according to the report. Other fuel smuggling incidents The Wednesday seizure is not the first time Iranian authorities have taken over tankers whose crew was suspected of smuggling fuel. In April, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two Tanzanian-flagged tankers for alleged fuel smuggling, later transferring the vessels — the Sea Ranger and Salama — to the port of Bushehr for legal proceedings.
Muscat Daily
16-07-2025
- Muscat Daily
Iran seizes foreign tanker on fuel smuggling allegations
Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker in the Gulf of Oman for smuggling two million litres (around 528,000 gallons) of fuel, the chief justice of southern Hormozgan province said on Wednesday. The vessel was intercepted 'after legal documents related to its cargo were found to be incomplete', said Mojtaba Ghahremani, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet. Fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states is a persistent problem for authorities in Iran, where domestic fuel prices are among the lowest in the world owing to heavy subsidies. What Iran said about the seizure? Ghahremani said that said that the tanker was detected as part of routine monitoring along the Gulf of Oman. 'During the continuous process of monitoring and surveilling suspicious fuel smuggling movements in the Gulf of Oman, officers inspected a foreign tanker due to its lack of legal documents regarding its cargo and seized it on charges of carrying two million litres of smuggled fuel,' Ghahremani said, according a report carried by the semi-official Mehr news agency. 'Seventeen suspects, including the captain and crew of the foreign tanker, have been taken into custody,' Ghahremani said, without giving the identity and nationality of those arrested, or the name of the tanker and the flag under which it is registered. He said a judicial case had been opened at the Jask county prosecutor's office. 'The actions of fuel smugglers, who in coordination with foreigners, attempt to plunder national wealth will not remain hidden from the judiciary and punishment of perpetrators, if their crimes are proven, will be without leniency,' Ghahremani said, according to the report. Other fuel smuggling incidents The Wednesday seizure is not the first time Iranian authorities have taken over tankers whose crew was suspected of smuggling fuel. In April, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two Tanzanian-flagged tankers for alleged fuel smuggling, later transferring the vessels – the Sea Ranger and Salama – to the port of Bushehr for legal proceedings. The 1.5mn litres of diesel that the ships were alleged to be carrying were reportedly to be returned to the local fuel supply chain after being handed to the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company. In November, Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. DW
See - Sada Elbalad
16-07-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iran Seizes Tanker for Fuel Smuggling
Israa Farhan Iranian authorities have intercepted a foreign-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of smuggling about 2 million liters of fuel, according to the judiciary of Hormozgan province. The vessel was seized after routine maritime surveillance revealed incomplete documentation related to its cargo. The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Iran to curb widespread fuel smuggling across its borders, both by land and sea, driven by the country's heavily subsidized fuel prices, which remain among the lowest globally. Seventeen individuals, including the ship's captain and crew, have been detained. Authorities have not disclosed the vessel's name, flag, or the nationalities of those arrested. A judicial case has been opened by the prosecutor's office in Jask County. Officials emphasized that actions coordinated with foreign actors to traffic fuel and exploit national resources would face serious legal consequences. Iran has a history of seizing vessels involved in illicit fuel transport. In April, two Tanzanian-flagged tankers were taken by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps over similar allegations, and in November, an oil tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag was also detained. The confiscated fuel in past incidents has been redirected to Iran's domestic supply chain, under the supervision of the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
Observer
16-07-2025
- Observer
Iran seizes foreign tanker over fuel smuggling
Iran has seized a foreign tanker in the Sea of Oman on charges of fuel smuggling, the judiciary said Wednesday. The vessel was intercepted "after legal documents related to its cargo were found to be incomplete," said Mojtaba Ghahremani, head of the judiciary in southern Hormozgan province, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet. He added that the ship was reportedly carrying "two million litres of smuggled fuel." "Seventeen suspects, including the captain and crew of the foreign tanker, have been taken into custody," Ghahremani said, without elaborating on the identity and nationality of those arrested. Authorities are conducting laboratory tests and reviewing documents to verify the cargo's contents and legality, the report added. The seizure comes months after Iran's Revolutionary Guards intercepted two Tanzanian-flagged tankers allegedly transporting 1.5 million litres of diesel in the Gulf. Those vessels were later transferred to the port of Bushehr for legal proceedings. The vessels, the Sea Ranger and Salama, had 25 foreign crew members, according to Iranian media. Fuel smuggling is a recurring challenge in Iran, where heavy subsidies have kept domestic fuel prices among the lowest in the world.
