A vessel, formerly named the Suez Rajan and previously embroiled in a year-long dispute leading to the US Justice Department confiscating one million barrels of Iranian crude oil, was boarded in the Gulf of Oman by individuals in military uniforms described as “unauthorized,” according to an advisory group managed by the British military and a private intelligence firm. The details of the incident remain unclear, adding to the complexity of the situation in the tense waterways of the Middle East.
The timing of this incident follows a series of attacks by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea. These attacks, including the largest barrage of drones and missiles launched on Tuesday, have heightened concerns about stability in the region. However, it is essential to note that specific details surrounding the recent tanker seizure are yet to be clarified.
