US Navy boards Iranian tanker in Gulf of Oman, fifth seizure under blockade
In the Gulf of Oman, the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Celestial Sea was intercepted by the US military, representing the fifth ship captured during an ongoing blockade. This tanker was believed to be en route to an Iranian port while ceasefire discussions remained at a standstill. The operation included both the search of the vessel and its subsequent redirection.
Key facts
- US military boarded Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Celestial Sea
- Incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman
- This is the fifth vessel seized under the blockade
- Tanker suspected of heading to an Iranian port
- Ceasefire negotiations are stalled
- Operation included search and redirection of the vessel
Entities
Institutions
- US military
- Iranian government
Locations
- Gulf of Oman
- Iran
Sources
- Quartz —